South African Journal of Radiology (Jun 2009)

Spinal segmental dysgenesis

  • N Mahomed,
  • J Naidoo

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4102/sajr.v13i2.542
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 2

Abstract

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Spinal segmental dysgenesis is a rare congenital spinal abnormality , seen in neonates and infants in which a segment of the spine and spinal cord fails to develop normally . The condition is segmental with normal vertebrae above and below the malformation. This condition is commonly associated with various abnormalities that affect the heart, genitourinary, gastrointestinal tract and skeletal system. We report two cases of spinal segmental dysgenesis and the associated abnormalities.

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