What’s diastematomyelia?

Diastematomyelia is a congenital spinal condition where tissue grows within the spinal canal, dividing the spinal cord in two. It can occur with other spinal abnormalities and is often diagnosed during prenatal ultrasound. Symptoms vary and treatment can be surgical or conservative. Diastematomyelia is a congenital spinal condition in which bone, cartilage, or fibrous tissue […]

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