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∙ 14y agoMeningomyelocele is the most severe form of Spina Bifida, not just something associated with it.
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How many people with Spina Bifida have had children with out Spina Bifida?
My daughter has Spina Bifida and her daughter has Spina Bifida
What is Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus?
Spina Bifida is a congenital neural tube defect where part of the spine and meninges are damaged and/or exposed. Hydrocephalus is a secondary condition sometimes associated with Spina Bifida where cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain.
What are the two most common forms of neural tube defects?
Yes. From the Related link below: Estimates of prevalence from 5% to as high as 40% have been proposed (for Spina Bifida Occulta, the least severe form), and Meningomyelocele (the most severe form) in about 1 in 1000 live births in the US.
Can someone have spina bifida and not be born with it?
No, spina bifida is a birth defect. Therefore, a person has to be born with spina bifida to have it.
Is Nuera another name for Spina Bifida?
No, "Nuera" is not another name for Spina Bifida. Myelomeningocele is another name for Spina Bifida.
What is spina bifida-?
Spina BifidaSpina bifida (Latin: "split spine") is a developmental birth defect involving the neural tube: incomplete closure of the embryonic neural tube results in an incompletely formed spinal cord. In addition, the bones of the spine (vertebrae) overlying the open portion of the spinal cord do not fully form and remain unfused and open. This allows the abnormal portion of the spinal cord to protrude through the opening in the bones. There may or may not be a fluid filled sac surrounding the open spinal cord.Spina Bifida malformations fall into three categories: Spina Bifida Occulta, Spina Bifida Cystica (meningomyelocele), and meningocele. The most common location of the malformations is the lumbar and sacral areas of the spinal cord. Meningomyelocele is the most significant form and is that which leads to disability in most affected individuals. The terms Spina Bifida and meningomyelocele are usually used interchangeably.Spina Bifida can be surgically closed after birth, but this does not restore normal function to the affected part of the spinal cord and an individual with this condition will have dysfunction of the spinal cord and associated nerves from the point of the open defect and below. Intrauterine surgery for Spina Bifida has also been performed and the safety and efficacy of this procedure is currently being investigated with an NICHD-funded grant. The incidence of Spina Bifida can be decreased up to 70% when daily folic acid supplements are taken prior to conception.11. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spina_bifidai believe you mean Spina bifida when meansa congenital neural tube defect in which part of the meninges or spinal cord protrudes through the spinal column, often resulting in neurological impairment.
How did Spina Bifida get its name?
Spina Bifida is Latin for "split spine".
What illness is Chris Farlowe suffering from?
Spina bifida
Why did they name Spina Bifida?
Spina is Latin for "spine" and Bifida is Latin for "split" or "open" and that is exactly what Spina Bifida is, an opening or split in the spine.
What are the different types of Spina Bifida?
From the Related link below:Myelomeningocele - most severe form with spinal cord exposureMeningocele - a severe form with the meninges protruding outside the spine under the skin of the backOccult spina bifida - the mildest form with often a small spinal defect often in the lower back
Spina Bifida and heart disease have been associated with what deficiency?
Folic acid deficiency.
What groups or organizations sponsor spina bifida?
The Spina Bifida Association of America and SHINE (Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Information Networking Equality) in the UK.
