Spinal dysraphism (spina bifida)

Question 1

Spina bifida occulta. SBO

Answer 1

Congenital absence of spinous process and laminate 🚫 meninges or neural structure expose

Question 2

spina bifida cystica or bifida aperta

Answer 2

Meningocele( cyst meninges 🚫neural tissue ) 1/3 have deficit

Myelomeningocele( cyst meningitis + neural tissue )

Question 3

SBO

Answer 3

Asso ➡️ diastematomyelia, tethered cord, lipoma, or dermoid tumors

Sx of tethered cord; gait disturbance, leg weakness and atrophy, urinary disturbance, foot deformities

Question 4

Cut apps stigmata of Spain bifida

Answer 4

fatty subcutaneous pads
Dimple
Port wine stain
Abnormal hair
Dermal sinus opening
Skin appendages
Club foot 🦶