Presentation
Lumbar hypertrichosis. MRI to rule out spinal dysraphism.
Patient Data
Age: 2 months
Gender: Male
From the case:
Diastematomyelia type I
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The MRI sequences demonstrate:
- diastematomyelia type I at L2-L3 (hemicords separated by a bony spur)
- the conus medullaris terminates at L2-L3 (normal anatomical variant)
- spina bifida at several levels with no meningocele or myelomeningocele
- dural ectasia
- No associated vertebral anomalies
Case Discussion
MRI features of diastematomyelia, also known as a split cord malformation type I.
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