Diastematomyelia : A Case Report with Review of Literature

Journal Title: Journal of Chalmeda AnandRao Institute of Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 15, Issue 1

Abstract

Diastematomyelia is complete or partial splitting of the spinal cord into two hemicords, each with its own central canal and pia surrounding it. We are reporting the clinical features, radiological evidence and surgical outcome of a 3 year old female child who was diagnosed to have Diastematomyelia. In addition, we have presented review of relevant Literature.

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Kishore PVK, Gnaneshwar P, Sudha s, Divya s

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Kishore PVK, Gnaneshwar P, Sudha s, Divya s (2018). Diastematomyelia : A Case Report with Review of Literature. Journal of Chalmeda AnandRao Institute of Medical Sciences, 15(1), 129-132. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-443104