MyelomeningoceleSacral MeningoceleCongenitalInvolves the meningesSpineLateralMeningesOccipitalBasioccipitalCerebrospinal fluidDefectAnomaliesTraumaticAnteriorBabiesTypeSurgeonProfilesTypesMatureSkinPeopleBackMeningesSpinaLateral spinal meningocelesAffected with lateral meningoceleMyelomeningoceleNOTCH3NeurologicSacral meningoceleSymptomsHypotoniaCleftProtrudeSymptomaticDisorderFluid-filledOccursOccultIndividualsDuraRareReviewTissueDiseasePatientsFeaturesCondition
Myelomeningocele12
- Meningocele repair (also known as myelomeningocele repair) is surgery to repair birth defects of the spine and spinal membranes. (medlineplus.gov)
- Meningocele and myelomeningocele are types of spina bifida . (medlineplus.gov)
- Repair of a meningocele or myelomeningocele is needed to prevent infection and further injury to the child's spinal cord and nerves. (medlineplus.gov)
- A protrusion such as a meningocele or myelomeningocele is clearly visible. (ohsu.edu)
- With meningocele and myelomeningocele, you can see the sac poking through the infant's back. (webmd.com)
- Babies with meningocele or myelomeningocele will need care from a team that can include a neurosurgeon, urologist, orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist , occupational therapist , and social worker. (kidshealth.org)
- People with myelomeningocele and meningocele will need more treatments than people with spina bifida occulta. (cdc.gov)
- In more severe forms of spina bifida, a sac (meningocele or myelomeningocele) may push its way out through the opening. (rarediseases.org)
- The most typical type of neurogenic bladder is associated with a meningocele, myelomeningocele, or sacral agenesis. (ehd.org)
- There are four types of spina bifida: occulta, closed neural tube defects, meningocele, and myelomeningocele (Table 1). (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
- Three types are more common: spina bifida occulta, meningocele, and myelomeningocele. (spinabifida.net)
- Babies born with a meningocele or a myelomeningocele usually require care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for evaluation and for surgery to close the defect. (choc.org)
Sacral Meningocele2
- Lumbar Puncture as a Cause of Tension Pneumocephalus, Pneumorrachis, and Sacral Meningocele infection Leading to Death: An Extremely Rare Case Report. (authorea.com)
- Occult anterior sacral meningocele]. (bvsalud.org)
Congenital4
- Basal meningoceles are rare congenital defects and often clinically occult until they result in life-threatening complications. (nih.gov)
- We describe three cases of congenital basal meningocele in a 3-year-old Japanese boy, a 1-month-old Japanese baby boy, and a 10-month-old Japanese baby girl. (nih.gov)
- These clinical features may be a clue to the early diagnosis of congenital basal meningocele, which enables its safe preoperative management and provides an opportunity for surgical repair before the condition results in serious complications. (nih.gov)
- Alexander Zouros, M.D., Andrea Ray, M.D.. "Patient with Congenital Optic Nerve Meningocele Presenting with Left Orbital Cyst: A Case Report with Review of Literature. (llu.edu)
Involves the meninges2
- A meningocele involves the meninges, the tough membrane that covers and protects the brain and cord. (rarediseases.org)
- Meningocele involves the meninges, the membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord. (rchsd.org)
Spine2
- Aside from physical presence, radiographic images of the spine may also clinically diagnose lateral meningoceles. (wikipedia.org)
- Meningocele diagnosis is made when there is a pouch of cerebral spinal fluid (the liquid that cushions the brain and spine) protruding on the back over the spine. (christopherreeve.org)
Lateral6
- Lateral meningocele syndrome, also known as Lehman syndrome, is a very rare skeletal disorder with facial anomalies, hypotonia, and meningocele-related neurologic dysfunction. (wikipedia.org)
- People affected with lateral meningocele typically have high arched eyebrows, widely spaced eyes, droopy eyes, and other facial features. (wikipedia.org)
- There have been only 14 reported individuals with lateral meningocele syndrome with 7 of those who have a molecularly confirmed diagnosis. (wikipedia.org)
- There is no specific treatment for this syndrome, but only supportive management including lateral spinal meningoceles, psychomotor development, musculoskeletal, and routine management. (wikipedia.org)
- Facial features found in this syndrome include dolichocephaly hypertelorism ptosis microretrognathia high arched palate long flat philtrum low set ears Non facial features of this syndrome include hyperextensibility hypotonia lateral meningoceles bladder dysfunction and neuropathy This syndrome also leads to a delayed development of motor skills in infancy, including sitting and crawling. (wikipedia.org)
- Diagnosis of Lehman syndrome may be suspected based on several distinctive facial features, the presence of lateral meningoceles, hyperextensibility, and hypotonia. (wikipedia.org)
Meninges1
- The meninges push through the opening in the back, forming a sac called a meningocele. (rchsd.org)
Occipital2
- Radiologic imaging demonstrated occipital encephalocele or meningocele in 3 patients, occipital skull defects in 4 patients, minor occipital changes in 2 patients, and no abnormalities in 2 patients. (nih.gov)
- La mayoría de los encefaloceles congénitos ocurren en las regiones occipital o frontal. (bvsalud.org)
Basioccipital1
- Endoscopic repair of a rare basioccipital meningocele associated with recurrent meningitis. (uchicago.edu)
Cerebrospinal fluid2
- In patients with meningocele, accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain results in enlargement of the head (hydrocephalus) and possible brain damage. (rarediseases.org)
- The image also shows a right-sided meningocele (large arrow) protruding through the cribriform plate, which was not suspected but was surgically repaired at the same time as the left cribriform cerebrospinal fluid leak site. (medscape.com)
Defect1
- B) CT myelogram finding revealed anterior meningocele (arrowheads) with bony defect in lower sacrum (arrow). (koreamed.org)
Anomalies1
- Their meningoceles were complicated by midfacial anomalies including cleft palate and hypertelorism, or a sign of nasal obstruction such as snoring. (nih.gov)
Traumatic1
- One of our patients died of sepsis due to traumatic rupture of the meningocele during nasal suction. (nih.gov)
Anterior1
- Meningocele sacro anterior oculto. (bvsalud.org)
Babies1
- 2. Babies born with a meningocele have a fluid-filled sac visible on the back. (nightlight.org)
Type1
- Another type of spina bifida is meningocele. (cdc.gov)
Surgeon2
- For both meningoceles and myelomeningoceles, the surgeon will close the opening in the back. (medlineplus.gov)
- If the baby has meningocele, about 24 to 48 hours after birth, the surgeon will put the membrane around the spinal cord back in place and close the opening. (webmd.com)
Profiles1
- Below are the most recent publications written about "Meningocele" by people in Profiles. (uchicago.edu)
Types1
- There are two types of meningoceles: open (skin is missing) and closed (the skin covering is intact). (medlineplus.gov)
Mature1
- This study described the pathological aspects of a mature intracranial teratoma with meningocele in a one-day-old lamb. (ufla.br)
Skin2
- In the case of meningocele, there may be a thin layer of skin over the sac. (webmd.com)
- The meningocele may be covered with skin, or the nerve tissue may be exposed. (rarediseases.org)
People1
- This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Meningocele" by people in this website by year, and whether "Meningocele" was a major or minor topic of these publications. (uchicago.edu)
Back3
- A meningocele causes an abnormal lump in the lower back. (medlineplus.gov)
- With meningocele a sac of fluid comes through an opening in the baby's back. (cdc.gov)
- Meningocele -- a moderate form of spina bifida in which a fluid-filled sac is visible outside of the back area. (dukehealth.org)
Meninges8
- Meningocele (herniation of meninges without spinal cord tissue) should also be included in this category. (cdc.gov)
- Meningocele occurs when the meninges protrude through the spine and cause a sac of spinal fluid on the back. (nih.gov)
- Meningoceles, a condition where the meninges protrude from the spinal defect. (nih.gov)
- A meningocele involves the meninges, the tough membrane that covers and protects the brain and cord. (rarediseases.org)
- Meningocele involves the meninges, the membranes responsible for covering and protecting the brain and spinal cord. (cookchildrens.org)
- If the meninges push through the hole in the vertebrae (the small, ring-like bones that make up the spinal column), the sac is called a meningocele. (cookchildrens.org)
- The defect may be associated with a protrusion of the membrane covering the spinal cord (meninges) alone, called a meningocele, or with some neural elements, called a meningomyelocele. (nih.gov)
- Meningocele - the meninges, or protective covering around the spinal cord, have pushed out through the opening in the vertebrae in a sac called the "meningocele," but the spinal cord remains intac. (schoolbusfleet.com)
Spina3
- There are four types of spina bifida: occulta, closed neural tube defects, meningocele, and myelomeningocele. (nih.gov)
- Spina Bifida Meningocele is a more severe version. (yourtango.com)
- In more severe forms of spina bifida, a sac (meningocele or myelomeningocele) may push its way out through the opening. (rarediseases.org)
Lateral spinal meningoceles4
- There is no specific treatment for this syndrome, but only supportive management including lateral spinal meningoceles, psychomotor development, musculoskeletal, and routine management. (wikipedia.org)
- NOTCH3 -related lateral meningocele syndrome (LMS) is characterized by multiple lateral spinal meningoceles (protrusions of the arachnoid and dura through spinal foramina), distinctive facial features, joint hyperextensibility, hypotonia, and skeletal, cardiac, and urogenital anomalies. (nih.gov)
- Surgical intervention of lateral spinal meningoceles is generally avoided, but may be necessary due to neurologic manifestations secondary to meningocele size and location. (nih.gov)
- Multiple lateral spinal meningoceles (protrusion of the arachnoid and dura through the spinal foramina) are present in all affected individuals ( Figure 1 ). (nih.gov)
Affected with lateral meningocele1
- People affected with lateral meningocele typically have high arched eyebrows, widely spaced eyes, droopy eyes, and other facial features. (wikipedia.org)
Myelomeningocele2
- Meningocele and myelomeningocele children lack bladder and bowel control, cannot walk and require the use of leg braces, crutches, or canes. (schoolbusfleet.com)
- Unlike the two visible types of SB, Myelomeningocele and Meningocele , Occulta is a hidden type of SB. (spinabifida.net)
NOTCH35
- Lateral meningocele syndrome is caused by mutations in the NOTCH3 gene. (medlineplus.gov)
- The NOTCH3 gene mutations that cause lateral meningocele syndrome occur at the end of the gene in a region known as exon 33. (medlineplus.gov)
- Formal diagnostic clinical criteria for NOTCH3 -related lateral meningocele syndrome (LMS) have not been established. (nih.gov)
- At least six NOTCH3 gene mutations have been identified in people with lateral meningocele syndrome. (nih.gov)
- Ejaz R, Carter M, Gripp K. NOTCH3-Related Lateral Meningocele Syndrome. (nih.gov)
Neurologic4
- Lateral meningocele syndrome, also known as Lehman syndrome, is a very rare skeletal disorder with facial anomalies, hypotonia, and meningocele-related neurologic dysfunction. (wikipedia.org)
- Neurologic sequelæ of the meningoceles depend on size and location and can include neurogenic bladder, paresthesia, back pain, and/or paraparesis. (nih.gov)
- Symptomatic treatment of neurologic sequelae of lateral meningoceles (neurogenic bladder, paresthesias, back pain, and/or paraparesis) provided as needed. (nih.gov)
- Lateral meningocele syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by distinctive facial features, hyperextensibility, hypotonia, and characteristic lateral meningoceles, which can result in neurologic complications such as bladder dysfunction and neuropathy. (nih.gov)
Sacral meningocele1
- We were told that our child had a sacral meningocele that healed without surgery. (awaa.org)
Symptoms5
- When Do Symptoms of Lateral meningocele syndrome Begin? (nih.gov)
- The literature review retrieved eight cases of primary idiopathic ON sheath meningocele: ON sheath fenestration is considered in patients with progressive and severe vision loss, otherwise, acetazolamide treatment is indicated with good results on symptoms control, as confirmed in our case report. (ruralneuropractice.com)
- Individuals with meningocele may have minor symptoms. (nih.gov)
- Some children with meningocele have only minor symptoms, while others have more serious problems with walking and bladder and bowel function. (childrenshospital.org)
- Some individuals with meningocele may have few or no symptoms yet some may have varying degrees of paralysis and bladder and bowel dysfunction. (orthopaedia.com)
Hypotonia3
- Facial features found in this syndrome include dolichocephaly hypertelorism ptosis microretrognathia high arched palate long flat philtrum low set ears Non facial features of this syndrome include hyperextensibility hypotonia lateral meningoceles bladder dysfunction and neuropathy This syndrome also leads to a delayed development of motor skills in infancy, including sitting and crawling. (wikipedia.org)
- Diagnosis of Lehman syndrome may be suspected based on several distinctive facial features, the presence of lateral meningoceles, hyperextensibility, and hypotonia. (wikipedia.org)
- Other features of lateral meningocele syndrome can include low muscle tone (hypotonia) during infancy, decreased muscle bulk, loose (hyperextensible) joints that can lead to dislocations, and protrusion of organs through gaps in muscles (hernias). (nih.gov)
Cleft2
- External malformations in the high dose group included (in order of decreasing incidence) exencephaly, cleft palate, meningocele, and meningoencephalocele. (nih.gov)
- Once lymphangioma is suspected, your doctor will perform a series of ultrasonographic evaluations to rule out other tumors such as teratomas, hemangiomas, cervical meningoceles, thyroglossal duct cysts, esophageal diverticula, dermoid cysts, brachial cleft cysts, epignathus, and congenital goiter. (isuog.org)
Protrude1
- Numerous lateral meningoceles (see arrows) protrude through the thoracic foramina in a sagittal view (a) and through the lumbar foramina in a sagittal (b) and axial (c) view. (nih.gov)
Symptomatic1
- the existing literature has focused on either microscopic analyses or meningoceles with bony dehiscence leading to symptomatic CSF leakage. (ajnr.org)
Disorder2
- Lateral meningocele syndrome is a disorder that affects the nervous system, the bones and muscles, and other body systems. (medlineplus.gov)
- Lateral meningocele syndrome is a very rare disorder. (medlineplus.gov)
Fluid-filled2
- Facial nerve canals were assessed for the presence of fluid along each segment and meningoceles within either the labyrinthine segment (fluid-filled distention, ≥1.0-mm diameter) or geniculate ganglion fossa (fluid-filled distention, ≥2.0-mm diameter). (ajnr.org)
- Babies who are born with the meningocele form have a fluid-filled sac visible on the back. (cookchildrens.org)
Occurs1
- 1 ⇓ ⇓ - 4 CSF leak in the context of facial nerve canal meningoceles occurs when the bony remodeling leads to dehiscence into the middle ear. (ajnr.org)
Occult2
- Meningocele manqué: a comprehensive review of this enigmatic finding in occult spinal dysraphism. (providence.org)
- and Tubbs, R Shane, "Meningocele manqué: a comprehensive review of this enigmatic finding in occult spinal dysraphism. (providence.org)
Individuals1
- There have been only 14 reported individuals with lateral meningocele syndrome with 7 of those who have a molecularly confirmed diagnosis. (wikipedia.org)
Dura1
- The term meningocele manqué (MM) was coined in 1972 to describe a broad range of surgical findings characterized by intradural bands tethering neural structures to the dorsal dura. (providence.org)
Rare2
- Meningoceles of the facial nerve canal are a rare cause of CSF leak, with 15 reported cases in the literature. (ajnr.org)
- Optic nerve (ON) sheath dilatation or meningocele is a rare condition described as an enlargement and dilation of primarily the ON sheath. (ruralneuropractice.com)
Review1
- Meningocele manqué: a comprehensive review of this enigmatic finding i" by Cameron Schmidt, Ellie Bryant et al. (providence.org)
Tissue1
- The meningocele may be covered with skin, or the nerve tissue may be exposed. (rarediseases.org)
Disease1
- To present our experience with meningoceles that were confused with recurrent disease in patients who had undergone primary mastoidectomy for cholesteatoma and to support the use of magnetic resonance imaging as more suitable than CT in postoperative follow-up protocols for cholesteatoma. (ima.org.il)
Patients3
- Of the patients with a meningocele, one had a partially empty sella and none had imaging evidence of CSF leak or intracranial hypotension. (ajnr.org)
- Hence, this retrospective study sought to establish the prevalence of fluid or meningocele in the facial nerve canal in a cohort of patients asymptomatic for CSF leak, meningitis, or facial nerve palsy. (ajnr.org)
- Each underwent a second-look mastoidectomy and the only finding at surgery was meningocele in all four patients. (ima.org.il)
Features1
- However, the result of this prolonged NICD activity and its connection to the specific features of lateral meningocele syndrome are not well understood. (medlineplus.gov)
Condition1
- The condition is characterized by abnormalities known as lateral meningoceles. (medlineplus.gov)