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Myelocystocele

Myelocystocele• Terminal Myelocystocele consists of

– Low lying conus medullaris– Cystic dilatation of cuadal central canal– Menigocele– Spina bifida

• Often associated with other genitourinary trace anomalies: imperforated anus,ambiguous genitalia

Myelocystocele• Rarely Associated with Chiari II malformation or

hydorcephalus• Normal intelligence• Normal or mild or severe deformities of lower extreamities• Epidemiology: extreamly rare

pathogenesis

Surgical repair• After gentiourinary anomaly• Adequate nutrition & free from infection• Within 6 months to minimize neurological loss

outcome• Monitor throught out life

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