Hemi-myeloschisis

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Hemi-myeloschisis

ORPHA:645393Clinical subtype

Also called Split cord malformation associated with myeloschisis

What it is

A very rare form of composite dysraphism characterized by the presence of a split cord malformation and a myeloschisis on one of the two hemicords. Hemicords can be in a single dural sac or in two separated dural sacs. Other spinal cord malformations can be associated. Due to the comparable prognosis it is considered as a subtype of myeloschisis.

Key facts

Inheritance
Unknown
Classified as
Clinical subtype

Cross-references

MONDO 0958351UMLS C5816709

Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.

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