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What is the main difference between meningocele and myelocele in spina bifida cystica?
What is the main difference between meningocele and myelocele in spina bifida cystica?
- The protrusion and herniation of the meninges
- The defect in the midline affecting the skin, muscles, bones, and neural tube
- The absence of skin or meninges to cover the lesion (correct)
- The presence of heterotopic neural tissue
What is the prognosis of spina bifida related to?
What is the prognosis of spina bifida related to?
- Restricted motility of the lower limbs
- Orthopedic malformations
- Presence and severity of neurological involvement (correct)
- Chromosomal defects
Which type of spina bifida has a good prognosis and requires no treatment?
Which type of spina bifida has a good prognosis and requires no treatment?
- Myelocele
- Meningomyelocele
- Spina bifida occulta (correct)
- Meningocele
What is the purpose of intrauterine ventriculo-amniotic shunts?
What is the purpose of intrauterine ventriculo-amniotic shunts?
What is a possible reason for conducting destructive procedures during delivery due to hydrocephalus?
What is a possible reason for conducting destructive procedures during delivery due to hydrocephalus?
What is a common antenatal clinical indicator of hydrocephalus?
What is a common antenatal clinical indicator of hydrocephalus?
What are the ultrasound features of spina bifida and when do they typically appear?
What are the ultrasound features of spina bifida and when do they typically appear?
Which of the following conditions is NOT mentioned as a possible cause of aqueductal obstruction resulting in hydrocephalus?
Which of the following conditions is NOT mentioned as a possible cause of aqueductal obstruction resulting in hydrocephalus?
What is an important diagnostic value of performing serial ultrasound studies for hydrocephalus?
What is an important diagnostic value of performing serial ultrasound studies for hydrocephalus?
Congenital hydrocephalus is commonly associated with which of the following neurological malformations?
Congenital hydrocephalus is commonly associated with which of the following neurological malformations?
