Presentation
Newborn with lower back hair tuft.
Patient Data
Age: 1 year
Gender: Male
From the case:
Diastematomyelia - split cord malformation
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The spinal canal shows a splitting of the spinal cord (two visualized hemicords) in the thoracolumbar region suggesting split cord malformation (diastematomyelia).
At the L3 level, there is a bony defect with protruding elements suggesting meningocele.
Case Discussion
This case represents the typical sonographic features of diastematomyelia which is a type of spinal dysraphism that can be diagnosed antenatally and neonatally.
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