Normal shunt series

Case contributed by Sarmad Aslam
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Spina bifida. Shunt integrity?

Patient Data

Age: 3 years
Gender: Unknown
x-ray

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt.  The shunt integrity is intact.

Thoracolumbar scoliosis.

Spina bifida.

Case Discussion

An example of a normal shunt series.

Large spina bifida. Fetal hydrocephalus is a common association and hence the VP shunt placement.

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