Type I split cord malformation with an unusual bony morphology

• Autorzy: Shokouhi G , Tubbs R.S. , Shoja M.M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Variations in the configuration of the bony septum found in patients with split cord malformations are rare. We report the seemingly rare occurrence of a midline bony septum that ended posteriorly as a fully formed bony spinous process. We speculate that this variation is due to misplaced mesodermal cells associated with the primitive endomesenchymal tract during approximately the third week of foetal life. The clinician that manages these patients may wish to consider this rare morphology and avoid excessive manipulation of such a process, which could potentially injure an underlying hemicord.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

spinal cord; variation; spinal process; spine; bone; morphology; split cord malformation

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Folia Morphologica
• Rocznik: 2007
• Tom: 66
• Numer: 1
• Opis fizyczny: p.78-79,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Shokouhi G

• University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

autor

Tubbs R.S.

autor

Shoja M.M.

Bibliografia

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