Role of mri in characterization and categorization Of the site and type of spinal dysraphism – a one year Hospital based observational study

Abstract

BACKGROUND Congenital conditions that cause aberrant growth in the spine and/or spinal cord are referred to as spinal dysraphism. Ectodermal, mesodermal, and neuroectodermal tissue maldevelopment is the root cause of it. To diagnose spinal dysraphism, a number of diagnostic modalities are available, including amniocentesis, USG, CT, and MRI. Among them, intracranial fluid-containing areas, including the ventricles, arachnoid cysts, and extra-axial fluid collections, can be measured and tracked in size using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI has helped with early diagnosis and characterization of SD for deciding early and individually tailored treatment plan. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to characterize and categorize the site and type of spinal dysraphism as seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We also assessed for the additional/ associated findings in cases of spinal dysraphism.