Medical term:
meningocele
meningocele
[mĕ-ning´go-sēl]hernial protrusion of meninges through a defect in the bony spine. See also neural tube defect.
Meningocele: External protruding sac contains meninges and cerebrospinal fluid. From Frazier et al., 2000.
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me·nin·go·cele
(mĕ-ning'gō-sēl),Protrusion of the membranes of the brain or spinal cord through a defect in the cranium or spinal column.
[meningo- + G. kēlē, tumor]
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meningocele
(mə-nĭng′gə-sēl′)n.
A moderately severe form of spina bifida in which the meninges protrude, causing a bulge under the skin.
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meningocele
Neonatology A neural tube defect with protrusion of the spinal meninges and part of the spinal cord through a bony defect in the vertebral column, caused by a failure of closure during embryonic period at the base of the neural tube. See Neural tube defect, Spina bifida.McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
me·nin·go·cele
(mĕ-ning'gō-sēl)Protrusion of the meninges (membranes) of the brain or spinal cord through a defect in the cranium or vertebral column.
[meningo- + G. kēlē, tumor]
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me·nin·go·cele
(mĕ-ning'gō-sēl)Protrusion of membranes of the brain or spinal cord through defect in cranium or spinal column.
[meningo- + G. kēlē, tumor]
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Patient discussion about meningocele
Q. my recently born son has been diagnosed with meningocele. How Risky is the surgery.?? The skin over the effected area is in tact. The brain is ultrasonographically normal. No signs of hydrocephalus in the brain or anywhere along spine. The neurosurgeon told that he will assess the child for surgery after three months. What are the risks if this anamolly is not correct viz a viz that of the surgery itself.???. what is the success % and that of any disability due to surgery??
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