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Spina bifida x ray

Introduction

Case courtesy of Dr Hani Salam, <a href=”https://radiopaedia.org/“>Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a href=”https://radiopaedia.org/cases/8909“>rID: 8909</a>
Overview

Overview

Spina bifida occulta is found in up to 10% of people and usually occurs in the low spinal region and in most cases it is asymptomatic. An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of cases of spina bifida who have not been diagnosed before. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of of spina bifida include: Failure of closure of the vertebral arch and scoliosis.

X Ray

X Ray

  • Spina bifida occulta is found in up to 10% of people and usually occurs in the low spinal region and in most cases it is asymptomatic.[1]
  • An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of cases of spina bifida who have not been diagnosed before. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of of spina bifida include:[1][2]
  • Failure of closure of the vertebral arch
  • Scoliosis
References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Buser B (June 1970). “Caught smoking? An educational experience”. J N Y State Sch Nurse Teach Assoc. 1 (4): 47–8. PMID 5310391.
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