Congenital Dermal Sinus and Limited Dorsal Myeloschisis: “Spectrum Disorders” of Incomplete Dysjuction Between Cutaneous and Neural Ectoderms
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyy058
Abstract: BACKGROUND The existence of tethering tracts in spinal dysraphism, other than congenital dermal sinus (CDS), has been recognized and has been summated into an integrated concept of limited dorsal myeloschisis (LDM). OBJECTIVE To elucidate the… read more here.
Keywords: dermal sinus; limited dorsal; congenital dermal; dorsal myeloschisis ... See more keywords
Dorsal dermal sinus presenting as quadriparesis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-228503
Abstract: Dorsal dermal sinus (DDS) represents the spectrum of spinal dysraphism. Children may present with features of meningitis. A 13-month male child presented with features of meningitis and quadriparesis. Clinical examination revealed a small pit over… read more here.
Keywords: dorsal dermal; dermal sinus; sinus presenting; presenting quadriparesis ... See more keywords