Meningomyelocele

A congenital abnormality in which the spinal cord and meninges protrude through a defect in the spinal column. The protrusion is above the skin surface.

Disease Alternative Name

spina bifida cystica
myelomeningocele
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Ruptured meningomyelocele with leptomeningoencephalitis

RAMA27122019 5 day old male arrived with extended neck with expiratory grunting poor activity with L/E meningomyelocele...See More

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Menigomyelocoe ruptured with secondary infection, probably meningitis. Treat with ceftriaxone inj and amikacin inj. Local dressing and other supportive treatment.


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2.5 yr child h/o menigomyelocele operated at 15 days of birth, then sensation loss below the back. Now pt. have trophic...See More

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Calcaneum is destroyed by infection Debridement and VAC therapy to help wound heal Salvaging the foot is doubtful There is no bone to take weight in hind foot Get a plastic surgeon involved just to give the foot a chance May need amputa...


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