Diastematomyelia

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

x-ray

Widened interpedicular distance.

S-shaped scoliosis of the whole spine.

ct

CT myelography demonstrates diastematomyelia with a bony bridge.

mri

Division of the spinal cord at the lower cervical level inferiorly with a bony bridge.

Case Discussion

Diastematomyelia with x-ray, CT myelogram and MRI.

Case courtesy of Dr. Hani AlSalam

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