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Myelomeningocele is a congenital disorder (birth defect) where the backbone and spinal canal do not close before birth. This can result in the spinal cord and its covering membranes protruding from the infant's back.
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Symptoms
A newborn may have a sac sticking out of the mid to lower back. The doctor cannot see through the sac when shining a li...
Causes
Myelomeningocele is one of the most common birth defects of the central nervous system. It is a neural tube defect in w...
Tests
Prenatal screening can help diagnose this condition. During the first trimester, pregnant women can have a blood test c...
Treatments
Genetic counseling may be recommended. In some cases where severe defect is detected early in the pregnancy, a therapeu...
Complications
Difficult delivery with problems resulting from a traumatic birth, including cerebral palsy and decreased oxygen to the...
Prevention
Folic acid supplements may help reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as myelomeningocele. It is recommended that...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if: A sac sticks out of the spine of a newborn infant; The child is late in walking or c...
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