Neural Tube Defects ☺️ Flashcards
1
Q
Pathophysiology
A
Spinal cord not fully surrounded by vertebrae
2
Q
Open neural tube defects
A
Myelomeningocele - MOST COMMON
-meningeal sac filled with CSF and SC
Myeloschisis
-similar to myelomeningocele but sac is flat
Meningocele
-meningeal sac filled with CSF
3
Q
CLosed neural tube defects
A
Closed
Spina bifida occulta
-no opening in back but some vertebrae missing
4
Q
Management
A
Open
Repaired surgically within 2days of birth or antenatally
Closed
Surgically treated if symptomatic
5
Q
Presentation
A
Loss of bladder, bowel control
Sensation, motor loss in legs
Weak hips, legs, feet
Sacral hair
