Characteristic findings are localised widening of the posterior ossification centres with a central echogenic focus at the point of widening, visible on coronal scanning, and absence of a posterior defect or soft tissue mass on transverse scanning. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The treatment should be dependent on local pain intensity (which is often not directly associated with the disorder) and on the degree of neurological dysfunction. 5. 1. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Early recognition of these cutaneous manifestations by the plastic surgeon, evaluation with an MRI scan, and consultation with a pediatric neurosurgeon can prevent delayed diagnosis of this surgically correctable anomaly and irreversible neurologic sequelae [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The diagnosis is dependent on presentation of orthopedic syndromes, cutaneous manifestations, neurological deficits, congenital scoliosis and spina bifida in X-ray examination, a detailed evaluation of the spinal cord by myelography, CT myelography and [ci.nii.ac.jp]

The authors describe a 42-year-old man who presented with pain and distal left-leg weakness as well as neurogenic claudication for 1 month. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Leg weakness Pain in lower back Scoliosis or curve in spine Bladder and bowel incontinence Associated anomalies with Diastematomyelia Most of the patients of Diastematomyelia also have following associated anomalies: Meningocele Neurenteric cyst Dermoid [chennaibrainandspine.com]

Children may develop leg weakness, lower back pain, or incontinence. Foot and spinal deformities such as scoliosis may also occur. [wisegeek.com]

Presenting symptoms include: leg weakness low back pain scoliosis incontinence Patients with diastematomyelia also frequently have other associated anomalies including: meningocele neurenteric cyst dermoid cyst clubfoot spinal cord lipoma hemangioma overlying [radiopaedia.org]

The authors describe a 42-year-old man who presented with pain and distal left-leg weakness as well as neurogenic claudication for 1 month. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Kaminker, R, Fabry, J: Split cord malformation with diastematomyelia presenting as neurogenic claudication in an adult. Spine 25: 2269 – 2271, 2000. Google Scholar 15. [journals.sagepub.com]

For a patient with a congenital spine deformity, a diastematomyelia, a tight filum terminale, and a congenital stenosis, denial of magnetic resonance imaging evaluation and appropriate surgery cannot be justified. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 26-year-old primigravida at 14 weeks' gestation was presented to our outpatient department with a complaint of dysuria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We believe that resection of the spur should be performed in patients who have progressive neurological manifestations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment [ edit ] Surgery Surgical intervention is warranted in patients who present with new onset neurological signs and symptoms or have a history of progressive neurological manifestations which can be related to this abnormality. [en.wikipedia.org]

This variant is potentially confused with arachnoiditis or thecal scarring in the lumbo-sacral sac. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The more I think about this, the more confused I get! Has anyone heard of this happening, or did the doctors just pretend to remove the spur when I was little?! [spinabifidaconnection.com]

A 44-year old woman, presented with progressive lower limb muscle weakness, gait disturbances and dysesthesias in the trunk and lower extremity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

She also complained of dysesthesia over the lateral aspect of her right thigh. Neurologic examination revealed hyperactive reflexes of her right lower extremity and diminished response to fine touch and pressure. [ajronline.org]

Sensorimotor deficits, hyperreflexia, and a positive Babinski reflex in the right lower extremity were demonstrated on examination. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The female patient noted sensory and motor symptoms at 49 years of age, four months before hospitalization. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]