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Spina Bifida Cystica MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


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
Spina Bifida Cystica Preferred
Spina Bifida, Open Related
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