Spina bifida occulta. The mildest form of the condition - spina bifida occulta - results in a small separation or gap in one or more of the vertebrae of the spine.
Spina bifida occulta: Spina bifida occulta (meaning "hidden") is the most common and the mildest form of spina bifida. It occurs in about 3-5% of patients and the malformation is usually covered by the skin.
Spina bifida occulta
Spina bifida occulta is the least serious type of spina bifida. In this type of spina bifida, the opening in the spine is very small, with a gap in one or more vertebrae (disc-shaped bones of the spine).
Spina bifida occulta is the most common and least severe form of spina bifida. The rear part of the spinal column usually has only a small opening. The spinal cord and the protective membrane usually remain in their proper place.
spina bifida occulta - a mild form of spina bifida in which the spinal cord and the surrounding structures remain inside the body, but the back bones in the lower back area fail to form normally.
Spina bifida occulta: “Occulta' means hidden, and the defect is not visible. Spina bifida occulta is rarely linked with complications or symptoms.
Spina bifida Occulta is a mild form of spina bifida. There is no opening on the back however the outer part of some of the vertebrae are not completely closed - this split is so small that the spinal cord does not protrude.
Spina bifida occulta - The spinal column is not completely closed. This may not cause any symptoms.
Meningocele - Part of covering of the spinal cord called the meninges may protrude through an opening in the back.
Spina bifida occulta, a condition in which the bones of the spine do not close but the spinal cord and meninges remain in place and skin usually covers the defect ...
Spina bifida occulta
A very mild form of spinal bifida, which does not lead to any disability. It may only be shown up on routine X-Ray.
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In spina bifida occulta, which affects up to one in ten people, there may be visible signs of a dimple or small hair growth on the back. Often people don't even know that they have it and it is noticed on an xray that is taken for another reason.
Spina bifida occulta (absence of back part of some vertebrae) was also present.
Acatalasemia: A rare inherited disorder involving a lack of erythrocyte catalase activity which affects lipid metabolism.
In most infants with diastrophic dysplasia, there is also incomplete closure of bones of the spinal column (spina bifida occulta) within the neck area and the upper portion of the back (lower cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae).
Individuals with spina bifida occulta are at increased risk. Amateur and professional athletes are also at an increased risk, especially those who participate regularly in sports and activities that require repetitive flexion-extension movements, ...
Small Bowel Obstruction; Spina Bifida Occulta
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Small Bowel Resection; Small Box Respirator; Spleen-to-body [weight] Ratio; Strict Bed Rest; Styrene-butadiene Rubber ...
Absent gluteal muscle
Spina bifida occulta
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Occult blood is hidden from the eye but is nonetheless present and can be detected by chemical tests. Spina bifida occulta is a hidden defect in the spinal column.
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The congenital absence of the gluteal muscle was described in 1976, as occurring in a brother and sister with absence of gluteal muscles and with spina bifida occulta. It was thought to be caused by an autosomal recessive gene.
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Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Cystica see Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta see Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury see Spinal Injuries
Spinal Injuries
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 See also: Spina Bifida, Symptom, Pregnancy, Hydrocephalus, Myelomeningocele
  
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