Meningomyelocele
Overview
Meningomyelocele: A very rare developmental disorder where a part of the membrane that covers the spinal cord and part of the spinal cord itself protrudes through an abnormal opening in the bones of the spinal column. The condition may be asymptomatic or if the defect is large, severe neurological abnormalities may result.
Symptoms
* Asymptomatic * Hydrocephalus * Bowel dysfunction * Bladder dysfunction * Spinal defect * Paralyzed legs * Spinal mass * Pain * Loss of sensation in legs
Causes
* Asymptomatic * Bladder dysfunction * Bowel dysfunction * Hydrocephalus * Pain