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Diastematomyelia in a geriatric patient
Journal of the Canadian Association of Radiologists
|March 1, 1979
Summary
Diastematomyelia, a rare spinal condition, was diagnosed in a geriatric patient only after she developed motor neuron disease. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of this congenital anomaly in older adults.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Spinal Cord Disorders
- Geriatric Medicine
Background:
- Diastematomyelia is a congenital spinal malformation characterized by a bony or fibrous septum dividing the spinal canal.
- It is typically diagnosed in childhood, with rare occurrences in geriatric patients.
- Delayed diagnosis can lead to progressive neurological deficits.