Spina Bifida Cystica

A form of spinal dysraphism associated with a protruding cyst made up of either meninges (i.e., a MENINGOCELE) or meninges in combination with spinal cord tissue (i.e., a MENINGOMYELOCELE). These lesions are frequently associated with spinal cord dysfunction, HYDROCEPHALUS, and SYRINGOMYELIA. (From Davis et al., Textbook of Neuropathology, 2nd ed, pp224-5)

Also Known As:

Spina Bifida Aperta; Spina Bifida Manifesta; Open Spina Bifida; Spina Bifida, Open

Nervous System Diseases: 14178
- Nervous System Malformations: 35
  - Neural Tube Defects: 4299
    - Spinal Dysraphism: 1586
      - Spina Bifida Cystica: 151
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 933
- Congenital Abnormalities: 25723
  - Nervous System Malformations: 35
    - Neural Tube Defects: 4299
      - Spinal Dysraphism: 1586
        Spina Bifida Cystica: 151

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