Human Disease MESH is developed by UMLS. Further data from MedGen, OMIM, CTD
Term ID:
10452
Name:
Spina Bifida Cystica
Definition:
A form of spinal dysraphism associated with a protruding cyst made up of either meninges (i.e., a MENINGOCELE) or meninges in combination with spinal cord tissue (i.e., a MENINGOMYELOCELE). These lesions are frequently associated with spinal cord dysfunction, HYDROCEPHALUS, and SYRINGOMYELIA. (From Davis et al., Textbook of Neuropathology, 2nd ed, pp224-5)
Alternative IDs:
ParentIDs:
MESH:D016135
TreeNumbers:
C10.500.680.800.730 |C16.131.666.680.800.730
Synonyms:
Open Spina Bifida |Spina Bifida Aperta |Spina Bifida Manifesta |Spina Bifida, Open