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Dysraphism with stalk

rare

A rare group of closed spinal dysraphisms characterized by the presence of a stalk connecting the skin to the underlying spinal cord. The stalk contains variable combinations of non-functional neural tissue, fibrous mesenchymal tissue, and dermal/epidermal elements.

Disease Subtypes
Limited dorsal myeloschisis 7
Retained medullary cord
Spinal dermal sinus

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