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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Terminal syringocele
Definitions
- Complex spinal malformation → hydromyelic, low-lying tethered spinal cord traverses meningocele to terminate in myelocystocele
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Selected References
- Takamiya S et al: Myelocystocele mimicking myelomeningocele: a case report and review of the literature. World Neurosurg. 119:172-5, 2018
- Bansal S et al: "Giant" terminal myelocystocele: a rare variant of spinal dysraphism. Asian J Neurosurg. 10(4):350-2, 2015
- Catala M: Terminal myelocystocele. Neurosurgery. 72(4):E697-8, 2013
- Lee JY et al: Pathoembryogenesis of terminal myelocystocele: terminal balloon in secondary neurulation of the chick embryo. Childs Nerv Syst. 29(9):1683-8, 2013
- Muthukumar N: Terminal myelocystocele with holocord syringomyelia: Short report. J Pediatr Neurosci. 8(2):171-2, 2013
- Pang D et al: Terminal myelocystocele: surgical observations and theory of embryogenesis. Neurosurgery. 70(6):1383-404; discussion 1404-5, 2012
- Tandon V et al: Terminal myelocystocele: a series of 30 cases and review of the literature. Pediatr Neurosurg. 48(4):229-35, 2012
- Durnford AJ et al: Spontaneous regression of a terminal myelocystocele and associated syringomyelia: a case report. Childs Nerv Syst. 26(3):403-6, 2010
- Hashiguchi K et al: Holocord hydrosyringomyelia with terminal myelocystocele revealed by constructive interference in steady-state MR imaging. Pediatr Neurosurg. 44(6):509-12, 2008
- Morioka T et al: Neurosurgical management of occult spinal dysraphism associated with OEIS complex. Childs Nerv Syst. 24(6):723-9, 2008
- Muthukumar N: Terminal and nonterminal myelocystoceles. J Neurosurg. 107(2 Suppl):87-97, 2007
- Gupta DK et al: Terminal myelocystoceles: a series of 17 cases. J Neurosurg. 103(4 Suppl):344-52, 2005
- Rossi A et al: Imaging in spine and spinal cord malformations. Eur J Radiol. 50(2):177-200, 2004
- Tortori-Donati P et al: Spinal dysraphism: a review of neuroradiological features with embryological correlations and proposal for a new classification. Neuroradiology. 42(7):471-91, 2000
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Terminal syringocele
Definitions
- Complex spinal malformation → hydromyelic, low-lying tethered spinal cord traverses meningocele to terminate in myelocystocele
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Nonvascular Interventions
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Takamiya S et al: Myelocystocele mimicking myelomeningocele: a case report and review of the literature. World Neurosurg. 119:172-5, 2018
- Bansal S et al: "Giant" terminal myelocystocele: a rare variant of spinal dysraphism. Asian J Neurosurg. 10(4):350-2, 2015
- Catala M: Terminal myelocystocele. Neurosurgery. 72(4):E697-8, 2013
- Lee JY et al: Pathoembryogenesis of terminal myelocystocele: terminal balloon in secondary neurulation of the chick embryo. Childs Nerv Syst. 29(9):1683-8, 2013
- Muthukumar N: Terminal myelocystocele with holocord syringomyelia: Short report. J Pediatr Neurosci. 8(2):171-2, 2013
- Pang D et al: Terminal myelocystocele: surgical observations and theory of embryogenesis. Neurosurgery. 70(6):1383-404; discussion 1404-5, 2012
- Tandon V et al: Terminal myelocystocele: a series of 30 cases and review of the literature. Pediatr Neurosurg. 48(4):229-35, 2012
- Durnford AJ et al: Spontaneous regression of a terminal myelocystocele and associated syringomyelia: a case report. Childs Nerv Syst. 26(3):403-6, 2010
- Hashiguchi K et al: Holocord hydrosyringomyelia with terminal myelocystocele revealed by constructive interference in steady-state MR imaging. Pediatr Neurosurg. 44(6):509-12, 2008
- Morioka T et al: Neurosurgical management of occult spinal dysraphism associated with OEIS complex. Childs Nerv Syst. 24(6):723-9, 2008
- Muthukumar N: Terminal and nonterminal myelocystoceles. J Neurosurg. 107(2 Suppl):87-97, 2007
- Gupta DK et al: Terminal myelocystoceles: a series of 17 cases. J Neurosurg. 103(4 Suppl):344-52, 2005
- Rossi A et al: Imaging in spine and spinal cord malformations. Eur J Radiol. 50(2):177-200, 2004
- Tortori-Donati P et al: Spinal dysraphism: a review of neuroradiological features with embryological correlations and proposal for a new classification. Neuroradiology. 42(7):471-91, 2000
