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Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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From: Diagnostic value of spinal ultrasound compared to MRI for diagnosis of spinal anomalies in pediatrics

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One-year-old female infant presented with back swelling. a Transverse USG showed defective spinous process at L5 level. b Longitudinal USG showed dilated central spinal canal (hydromyelia), cystic dilatation at its end, and dilated surrounding subarachnoid space (associated meningeocele). c Sagittal T2WI showed hydromyelia (black arrow), cystic dilatation of central spinal canal (white arrow), tethered cord and noted neurogenic bladder. d Coronal T2WI showed cystic lesion (Myelcystocele). Final diagnosis is terminal myelocystocele. Partial agreement between USG and MRI, conus medullaris and filum terminal were not assessed properly by USG; agreement frequency = 88%

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