Lipomyelomeningocele

Case contributed by G Balachandran
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

A four-year-old girl was referred for evaluation of a midline mass in the back.

Patient Data

Age: 4 years
Gender: Female

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

mri

Tethered cord reaching lower lumbar posterior elements vertebral defect with herniation of part of the thecal sac and a fat component.

Case Discussion

Typical features of lipomyelomeningocele.

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