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MeSH Heading: Spina Bifida Cystica
Tree Number(s): C10.500.680.800.730; C16.131.666.680.800.730
Unique ID: D016137
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D016137
Scope Note: 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)
Entry Term(s): Spina Bifida Aperta; Spina Bifida Manifesta; Spina Bifida, Open
NLM Classification #: WE 730
Previous Indexing: Meningomyelocele (1978-1990); Spinal Dysraphism (1966-1977)
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see MENINGOMYELOCELE 1978-90
Online Note: search MENINGOMYELOCELE 1978-90
History Note: 91; was see MENINGOMYELOCELE 1978-90
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1990/06/05
Revision Date: 1999/11/03

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