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  • Title: Spinal dysraphism in an elderly patient.
    Author: Manfredi M, Donati E, Magni E, Salih S, Orlandini A, Beltramello A.
    Journal: Neurol Sci; 2001 Oct; 22(5):405-7. PubMed ID: 11917981.
    Abstract:
    Spinal dysraphisms are diagnosed more frequently at birth or in infancy. We report a spinal malformation compatible with lipomyeloschisis in an elderly patient presenting with symptoms and signs of myelopathy. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an intraspinal mass continuous with a subcutaneous lipoma. Three-dimensional computed tomography reconstructions better showed the spinal dysraphism; dermal sinus was also evident. Neuroimaging can define the precise diagnosis also in elderly patients presenting with myelopathy and can provide valuable structural details.
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