Prenatal Diagnosis of Diastematomyelia: a Case Report and Literature Review

Arbelo-Pérez, Paula; de Ganzo-Suárez, Tania; de Luis-Escudero, José Fernando

doi:10.1007/s43032-023-01307-8

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“…In 2023, Arbelo-Pérez et al documented a case of such neural tube malformation and diagnosed it prenatally. Ultrasound examination has discovered the disorder, and the MRI scan has confirmed the diagnosis [ 9 ].…”

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A Rare Case of Lumbar Region Diastematomyelia in a 25-year-old Woman With Lower Back Pain

Velchev,

Iliev,

Petrov

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Diastematomyelia is an infrequent congenital anomaly that anatomically presents with a longitudinal division of the spinal cord at the level of one or several sections. It is generally diagnosed and treated in children. We present a 25-year-old female patient who has entered the Neurosurgery clinic after a traumatic experience with severe low back pain evaluated with 7 points on the visual analog scale (VAS). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar area discovered evidence for diastematomyelia type 1 at levels L3-L5 with deformations in L4 and L5 vertebrae and mild scoliosis. Because of the lack of neurological deficiency, the patient's treatment was conservative and included a 10-day intake of nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in combination with myorelaxant and physiotherapy. On the 15 th day, the patient was evaluated with 2 points on VAS. Neurological follow-up examinations were conducted on the third and the sixth month and the patient was evaluated with VAS 1, which proves that conservative treatment is successful for diastematomyelia in adults without neurological deficiency.

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A Rare Case of Lumbar Region Diastematomyelia in a 25-year-old Woman With Lower Back Pain

Velchev,

Iliev,

Petrov

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…The most notable symptom of the clinical presentation of diastematomyelia are the cutaneous manifestations such as a hairy patch on the back, and a dimple or a tuft of hair. This is usually followed by the loss of neurological function or weakness and pain [11].…”

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Type 1 Diastematomyelia Presenting in Adulthood; an Atypical Presentation of Case Report

Shahzad,

Shehzad,

Younis

et al. 2024

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Diastematomyelia is an uncommon congenital spinal cord abnormality, which is classically found in females and children. It involves the splitting of the spinal cord, either by a bony spur or by a fibrous septum. Diagnosis is usually made by using radiological investigations such as MRI and CT scans. In this case report, we present a rare case of an adult presenting with symptoms of lower back pain, urinary incontinence, and decreased sensation in the perineum secondary to diastematomyelia. MRI was used for diagnosis and a lower thoracic spinal cord malformation was noted. She failed conservative treatment and was referred for surgery. A large Tarlov cyst was also noted upon operation. She tolerated the operation well and had good motor evoked potentials after the surgery. Moreover, she also reported resolution of bladder function at 3 months follow-up.

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Spondylocostal dysostosis with type II split cord malformation: A report of a rare case and brief review of the literature

Abera,

Ketema,

Abdela

et al. 2024

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Prenatal Diagnosis of Diastematomyelia: a Case Report and Literature Review

Cited by 3 publications

References 16 publications

A Rare Case of Lumbar Region Diastematomyelia in a 25-year-old Woman With Lower Back Pain

A Rare Case of Lumbar Region Diastematomyelia in a 25-year-old Woman With Lower Back Pain

Type 1 Diastematomyelia Presenting in Adulthood; an Atypical Presentation of Case Report

Spondylocostal dysostosis with type II split cord malformation: A report of a rare case and brief review of the literature

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