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what is myelodyspasia

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defective development of any part of the spinal cord

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what part of the spinal cord is most affected by myelodyspasia

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lower segments (thoracic into lumbar)

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mechanism of myelodyspasia

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congenital tube defect (NTD)

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for myelodyspasia, what is the degree of resulting dysfunction related to

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anatomic level of the defect

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what accompanies myelodyspasia

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loss of neurologic function (sensory and motor) below the level of the lesion

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what does multifactorial mean

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possible environmental and genetic factors affecting

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what deficiency is present in myelodyspasia patients

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folic acid

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what type of SES is present in myelodyspasia

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lower SES

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what type of agents are present with myelodyspasia patients

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teratogenic

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what vitamin deficiency is present in myelodyspasia patients

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Vitamin A

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what factor is present in myelodyspasia patients

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Rh factor

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what might be ingested in the womb of myelodyspasia patients

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alcohol

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what is the genetic link of myelodyspasia patients who are prgenant

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parents with one child with myelodyspasia have 50x higher chance of having another sibling

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what is the normal process of development from the embryo

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embryo (20 days after conception)

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neural groove

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neural crest

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closure of neural tube

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when does the closure occur for the embryo

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day 23

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typically, the embryo is completely closed except…

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the hole at the top and hole at the bottom

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what does the hole at the top represent in the embryo

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brain

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what does the hole at the bottom represent in the embryo

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spinal cord

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where else might there be errors in development

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vertebral architecture

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incidence of neural tube defects

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1-2 in 1000

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are males or females more affected by neural tube defects

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females

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what are two methods of pre-natal detection of neural tube defects

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  1. ultrasonic scanning

2. serum AFP testing

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what birthing process should be planned for children with neural tube defects

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c-section

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why is a c-section common in neural tube defect patients

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to avoid trauma to the neural sac

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what is a method of post-natal diagnosis for neural tube defects
observation
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what are the main types of myelodyspasia
occulta and aperta
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what does occulta mean
hidden, not visible
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mechanism of occulta
failure of one or more vertebral arches to meet and fuse in 3rd month of development
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are spinal cord and meninges harmed in occulta
no.. they remain in the vertebral canal unharmed
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what happens to the bony defect and skin in occulta
it is covered by skin
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where is occulta most common
lumbosacral
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any neurologic or musculoskeletal issues in occulta
no.. both systems are fine
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what may be present in occulta patients (4)
1. depression/dimple 2. cafe au lait spot 3. soft fatty deposit 4. tuft of hair
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another word for aperta
cystica
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mechanism of aperta
neural tube and vertebral arches fail to close appropriately
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what is present in aperta
cystic protrusion of material through defective arches
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two types of aperta
1. meningocele | 2. myelomeningocele
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what happens to the meninges and CSF in meningocele
protrusion of meninges and CSF into cystic sac
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what happens to the spinal cord in meningocele
spinal cord remains within the vertebral column
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can abnormalities be present in meningocele
yes but less common
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mechanism of myelomeningocele
protrusion of both spinal cord and meninges into cystic sac
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generic types of myelomeningocele
open and closed
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how can closed myelomeningocele be described
covered with a combination of skin and membranes
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where is closed myelomeningocele most common
thoracic and lumbosacral areas
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what is an open myelomeningocele
nerve roots and spinal cord may be exposed with dura and skin at edge of lesion
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where does 2/3 of open myelomeningocele occur
thoracolumbar junction
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what imaging techniques can be used for myelomeningocele
MRI and CT
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three other types of myelodysplasia
1. lipoma 2. myelocystocele 3. anencephaly
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what is lipoma
fatty tumor on spinal cord
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what is myelocystocele
cystic like tumor of spinal cord
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what is anencephaly
failure of closure of cranial end of neural tube
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what may be evident and absent in anencephaly
some brain tissue evident, forebrain usually absent
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does occulta usually cause neurologic dysfcuntion
no, usually no neurologic symptoms
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what are symptoms for occulta
- occasional disturbances in bowel and bladder function | - foot weakness
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where is occulta most common
lumbosacral area
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what is motor function like in myelomeningocele
myotomal loss
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what is sensory function like in myelomeningocele
dermatomal loss
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what type of deformity may be present in myelomeningocele
skeletal deformity
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what do 90% of myelomeningocele patients develop
hyrdocephalus
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do alot of myelomeningocele patients have MR
no, low percentage
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do alot of myelomeningocele have a learning disability
yes, high percentage
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motor function of myelomeningocele patients
depends on level of lesion
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what type of patients do myelomeningocele patients have similar symptoms as
spinal cord injury
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when does post-natal closure of myelodysplasia have to occur
within 72 hours
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what is the surgical procedure of closure of myelodysplasia patients
place neural tissue into vertebral canal
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what is the goal of the thecal sac in surgical repair of myelodysplasia patients
achieve a flat, watertight closure of thecal sac
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percentage of myelodysplasia of recover after surgery and do not have further medical complications
10%
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what do 90% of myelodysplasia patients after surgery develop
hydrocephalus
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what else can myelodysplasia develop after surgery
Tethered cord and symptoms of Arnold Chiari
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what is hydrocephalus
abnormal accumulation of CSF in cranial vault
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what is hydrocephalus caused by (3)
1. overproduction of CSF 2. failure of absorption of CSF 3. obstruction in normal flow of CSF through brain and spinal cord
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what does accumulation of CSF (hydrocephalus) cause
increased ICP
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what can hydrocephalus lead to
cerebral damage and cellular death
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what may be present with someone with hydropcephalus regarding their head
full, bulging, tense soft spot (fontanel) on top of the head
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what may be noted on the scalp of someone with hydropcephalus
large prominent veins on the scalp
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what sign might be present in someone with hydropcephalus
setting sun sign
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what is the setting sun sign
- child appears to only look down | - the whites of the eyes are obvious above the colored portion of the eyes
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what changes may be noted in someone with hydropcephalus
behavioral changes (irritability, lethargy)
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what type of cry might be noted with someone with hydrocephalus
high pitched cry
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what medical condition might be noted in someone with hydropcephalus
seizures
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what may be noted in appetite regarding someone with hydrocephalus
vomiting or change in appetite
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what can be done medically done for someone with hydrocephalus
ventriculoperitoneal shunt
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what is a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
thin tube with a small pump attached which diverts CSF from lateral ventricles to a location where the fluid can be managed
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what is the most common type of shunt
ventriculoperitoneal
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what is an alternate to ventriculoperitoneal shunt
ventriculo-atrial shunt
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for shunt malfunction, what may the fontanels feel like
firm fontanels
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what is an arnold-chiari malformation
defect in formation of the brainstem
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mechanism of arnold-chiari malformation
hindbrain is displaced through the foramen magnum
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frequency of arnold-chairi malformation contributes to...
development of hydrocephalus
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arnold-chiari: ___ dysfunction and ____ involvement
hindbrain dysfunction and cranial nerve involvement
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for arnold-chiari malformations, how is feeding
difficult
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for arnold-chiari malformations, there is pooling of...
secretions
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for arnold-chiari malformations, there is ____ breathing
stridor
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what is stridor breathing
heavy breathing
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is there scoliosis for tethered cord?
yes
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what happens to spasticity for tethered cord
increased
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describe the postures and movements for tethered cord
asymetrical
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is the gait pattern altered for tethered cord
yup
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where is there pain present for tethered cord
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