Types Of Spina Bifida

Question 1

Occult Spinal Dysraphism?

Answer 1

-Dimple, red mark on lower back, tuft of hair.
-Spinal defect is minor
Symptoms involve the skin and the tissue below the skin.
-This is the best kind of spinal bifida to have

Question 2

SB Occulta?

Answer 2

-Hidden, defect not visible when examining the back
-Gap in 1 or few of the spinal vertebrae
-As child grows, the spine is pulled and they can develop tethered cord syndrome which is rare
-Change in bowel and bladder function, structure of foot, & numbness/weakness in the legs

Question 3

Spina bifida meningocele?

Answer 3

-Meninge means the meninges
-meninges protrude through the open part of the spine in a sac, CSF
-minor disabilities

Question 4

Myelomeningocele/myelodysplasia

Answer 4

-MOST SEVERE
-myelo = nerve
-nerves and meninges protrude through the opening of the spine-SAC
-nerve damage, severe disabilities, hydrocephalus