Diastematomyelia

ICD-10 Code Q06.2

Diastematomyelia

Definition

A rare congenital abnormality in which the spinal cord is split in half by fibrous or bony tissue. It may present as an isolated phenomenon or in association with spina bifida.

Also known as diastematomyelia, split cord malformation, split spinal cord malformation, SSCM — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Nervous system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0