SurgeryNeurosurgery
Meningocele
Meningocele
Disease overview
Meningocele refers to the protrusion of the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid from the spinal canal through a spina bifida defect due to incomplete closure of the spinal canal during fetal development....
Detailed description
Meningocele refers to the protrusion of the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid from the spinal canal through a spina bifida defect due to incomplete closure of the spinal canal during fetal development.
Meningocele often occurs in the dorsal midline of the spine, most commonly in the lumbosacral region, followed by the cervicothoracic region.
Disease information
Disease name
Meningocele
English name
Meningocele
Category
Surgery
Subcategory
Neurosurgery
Related departments
Neurosurgery
Pediatric Neurosurgery
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