Myelic limited dorsal malformation
Myelic limited dorsal malformation
Definition
A rare intermediate form of open dysraphism between myelomeningocele and saccular limited dorsal myeloschisis without fulfilling the characteristics of one of these two diagnosis, characterized by stretched neurulated spinal cord attached at the dome of a sac. Partial cerebral signs of open dysraphism can be observed and the meningocele is usually poorly epithelialized.