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Cervical meningomyelocele--an institutional experience.

M K Kasliwal1, S Dwarakanath, A K Mahapatra

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.

Child'S Nervous System : Chns : Official Journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
|July 14, 2007
PubMed
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Cervical myelomeningoceles (CMMC) present differently than thoracolumbar types, with a more favorable outcome. Early evaluation and surgical excision are recommended for optimal management of these distinct spinal defects.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Spinal Dysraphism Research
  • Congenital Malformations

Background:

  • Cervical myelomeningoceles (CMMC) are a rare subgroup of spinal dysraphism.
  • They exhibit distinct embryological and clinical features compared to thoracolumbar variants.
  • Limited data exists, with few small case series published.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present one of the largest series of CMMC cases.
  • To review the embryology, clinical characteristics, and management of CMMC.
  • To compare CMMC with thoracolumbar meningomyelocele.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of pediatric patients managed for CMMC.
  • Study period: January 2001 to July 2006.
  • Surgical excision of the sac was the primary intervention.

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Main Results:

  • Ten children (5 boys, 5 girls) aged 2-14 months underwent surgery for CMMC.
  • Most patients had normal neurological exams and no gross orthopedic deformities.
  • Associated anomalies included hydrocephalus (3), Chiari malformation (2), and syrinx (4).

Conclusions:

  • Cervical myelomeningoceles are embryologically and clinically distinct from thoracolumbar lesions.
  • CMMC demonstrate a more favorable prognosis.
  • Preoperative evaluation for associated anomalies and surgical excision with intradural exploration are recommended.