Hydrocephalus in Children with Spina Bifida
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2003-01
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A prospective study consisting of 50 infants having spina bifida and cranium bifidum and relationship
of hydrocephalus was carried out. The male preponderance was obvious (1.7:1) with majority of
infants being less than 3 months. The presenting complaint in almost all the children was swelling
on back or head. Lumbar spine was affected most commonly with 36% children having lesion at
this site followed by lumbosacral (20%) and occiptal (16%). Neuromuscular deficit was present in
32% cases. Clinical evidence of hydrocephalus was seen in 22% children. X-ray skull was suggestive
of hydrocephalus in 22% cases. Ultrasound examination of skull confirmed the diagnosis in 52%
cases. Hydrocephalus had no specific relationship with site of lesion. It was more commonly
associated with neurological deficit. Sonographic examination is relatively cheaper and invaluable
investigation. and should be done routinely in patients with spina bifida.
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Spina bifida, Cranium bifidum, Hydrocephalus
Citation
Sadhu Sanjay, Goswamy H L, Gupta S K, Singh Inder, Digra Nasib C, Gupta Ravinder K. Hydrocephalus in Children with Spina Bifida. JK Science Journal of Medical Education and Research. 2003 Jan-Mar.5(1): 18-21