MRI Characteristics of Split Cord Malformation

Split cord malformation (SCM), a subtype of spinal dysraphism, represents a rare entity of congenital malformation in the spine that occurs rarely in adults. SCM commonly presents with back pain. MRI is the gold standard for diagnosis. We report a case of a previously healthy 25-year-old woman who p...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Jiblawi, Ahmad, Chanbour, Hani, Tayba, Azzam, Khayat, Haissam, Jiblawi, Khaled
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2021
Materias:
Neurology
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8553275/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34725591
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.18328
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Sumario:Split cord malformation (SCM), a subtype of spinal dysraphism, represents a rare entity of congenital malformation in the spine that occurs rarely in adults. SCM commonly presents with back pain. MRI is the gold standard for diagnosis. We report a case of a previously healthy 25-year-old woman who presented with lower back pain for a duration of 6 months. MRI confirmed a diagnosis of type I SCM. This case highlights the neuroimaging characteristics of SCM, although it might remain asymptomatic for many years. Surgical intervention might not be indicated in case of absent clinical complications.

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