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Neural Tube Defects
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| A group of malformations of the Spinal Cord, Brain, and Vertebrae |
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Encephalocele
Ancephaly
Spina Bifida |
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Malformation of the skull
Allows portion of Brain to protrude
S/Sx:
Hydrocephalus
Spastic legs/seizures
a Major NTD |
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more severe congenital Skull and Brain deformity
WORST TYPE
NO NEURAL DEVELOPMENT ABOVE BRAIN STEM |
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Most common NTD
Split in Vertebral Arch
Allows protrusion of Brain/Spinal Cord
May be isolated to bone only
May protrude Meningeal Sac/Spinal Cord |
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Occulta:
"Hidden", Benign S/Sx
Meningocele:
Membrane sac covering Spinal opening
Generally minimal S/Sx
Meningomylocele:
"Spina Bifida", most common
Meninges/SPinal Cord exposed
High risk of infection
S/Sx: Paralysis, Sensory loss, CNS |
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Occult SPinal Dysraphism
OSD |
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| Infant born with abnormality on lower back |
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| Chiari Malformation Type II |
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Brain stem and Cerebellum are displaced downward
S/Sx: difficulty swallowing, apnea,
Tx: CPAP, or BiPAP |
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Caused by abnormal CSF flow pattern
Common to Meningomyelocele
Tx: Shunting
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt |
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Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacral
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