Presentation
Recent paresthesia, and lumbar swelling since birth.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Myelomeningocele and tethered cord
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The spinal cord is low-lying and tethered.
Expanded dural sac, with neural elements protruding into the sac through a bony defect in the posterior arch elements of L4 and L5.
No other anomalies are seen.
Case Discussion
MRI features are suggestive of myelomeningocele with tethered cord.