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1. 10 Myelocystocele
Facts
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2. Myelocystocele

3. Myelocystocele
• Terminal Myelocystocele consists of
– Low lying conus medullaris
– Cystic dilatation of cuadal central canal
– Menigocele
– Spina bifida
• Often associated with other genitourinary
trace anomalies: imperforated
anus,ambiguous genitalia

4. Myelocystocele
• Rarely Associated with Chiari II malformation or
hydorcephalus
• Normal intelligence
• Normal or mild or severe deformities of lower extreamities
• Epidemiology: extreamly rare

5. pathogenesis

6. Surgical repair
• After gentiourinary anomaly
• Adequate nutrition & free from infection
• Within 6 months to minimize neurological loss

7. outcome
• Monitor throught out life

8. Questions?
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