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MeSH Heading: Spina Bifida Occulta
Tree Number(s): C10.500.680.800.750; C16.131.666.680.800.750
Unique ID: D016136
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D016136
Scope Note: A common congenital midline defect of fusion of the vertebral arch without protrusion of the spinal cord or meninges. The lesion is also covered by skin. L5 and S1 are the most common vertebrae involved. The condition may be associated with an overlying area of hyperpigmented skin, a dermal sinus, or an abnormal patch of hair. The majority of individuals with this malformation are asymptomatic although there is an increased incidence of tethered cord syndrome and lumbar SPONDYLOSIS. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, p34)
Entry Term(s): Dermal Sinus; Occult Spina Bifida; Spinal Bifida, Closed
NLM Classification #: WE 730
Previous Indexing: Spinal Dysraphism (1966-1977)
Public MeSH Note: 1991; was SPINA BIFIDA 1978-1990; for DERMAL SINUS see NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS 1979-1990
History Note: 1991; was SPINA BIFIDA 1978-1990; for DERMAL SINUS use NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS 1979-1990
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1990/06/05
Revision Date: 1999/12/08

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Concept UI: M0024645
Scope Note: A common congenital midline defect of fusion of the vertebral arch without protrusion of the spinal cord or meninges. The lesion is also covered by skin. L5 and S1 are the most common vertebrae involved. The condition may be associated with an overlying area of hyperpigmented skin, a dermal sinus, or an abnormal patch of hair. The majority of individuals with this malformation are asymptomatic although there is an increased incidence of tethered cord syndrome and lumbar SPONDYLOSIS. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, p34)
Terms: Spina Bifida Occulta Preferred Term
Term UI T047931
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1991); Occult Spina Bifida
Term UI T047933
Date01/12/1990
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1991); Spinal Bifida, Closed
Term UI T047932
Date03/08/1990
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1991)

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