Type 1 Diastematomyelia Presenting in Adulthood: A Case Report of an Atypical Presentation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Diastematomyelia is an uncommon congenital spinal cord abnormality, which is classically found in females and children. It involves the splitting of the spinal cord, either by a bony spur or by a fibrous septum. Diagnosis is usually made by using radiological investigations such as MRI and CT scans.

Case presentation

In this case report, we present a rare case of an adult presenting with symptoms of lower back pain, urinary incontinence, and decreased sensation in the perineum secondary to diastematomyelia. MRI was used for diagnosis and a lower thoracic spinal cord malformation was noted. She failed conservative treatment and was referred for surgery. A large Tarlov cyst was also noted upon operation. She tolerated the operation well and had good motor-evoked p

SUBMITTER: Shahzad F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12659410 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature