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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Diastematomyelia
			\| image = [[File:Diastematomyelie_80jw_-_MR_T2_axial_und_sag.jpg]]
			\| caption = MRI showing diastematomyelia
			\| field = [[Neurosurgery]]
			\| synonyms = Split cord malformation
			\| symptoms = [[Back pain]], [[scoliosis]], [[neurological deficits]]
			\| complications = [[Paralysis]], [[bladder dysfunction]], [[bowel dysfunction]]
			\| onset = Congenital
			\| duration = Lifelong
			\| causes = Congenital malformation
			\| risks = [[Spina bifida]], [[tethered cord syndrome]]
			\| diagnosis = [[MRI]], [[CT scan]]
			\| differential = [[Syringomyelia]], [[tethered cord syndrome]]
			\| treatment = [[Surgical intervention]]
			\| medication = [[Pain management]]
			\| prognosis = Variable, depends on severity and treatment
			\| frequency = Rare
			}}
	'''Diastematomyelia''' is a congenital disorder in which a part of the spinal cord is split, usually at the level of the upper lumbar vertebra. This condition is also known as a "split cord malformation". Diastematomyelia can occur anywhere along the spinal column, but it is most common in the lower back (lumbar region). The split in the spinal cord can be complete or partial, and it can affect a small or large portion of the spinal cord.		'''Diastematomyelia''' is a congenital disorder in which a part of the spinal cord is split, usually at the level of the upper lumbar vertebra. This condition is also known as a "split cord malformation". Diastematomyelia can occur anywhere along the spinal column, but it is most common in the lower back (lumbar region). The split in the spinal cord can be complete or partial, and it can affect a small or large portion of the spinal cord.

	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==

	The symptoms of diastematomyelia can vary widely, depending on the severity of the split and the location along the spinal column. Some people with diastematomyelia may have no symptoms at all, while others may experience:		The symptoms of diastematomyelia can vary widely, depending on the severity of the split and the location along the spinal column. Some people with diastematomyelia may have no symptoms at all, while others may experience:

	* [[Back pain]]		* [[Back pain]]
	* [[Weakness]] in the legs		* [[Weakness]] in the legs
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	* [[Incontinence]] of bowel or bladder		* [[Incontinence]] of bowel or bladder
	* [[Scoliosis]] (curvature of the spine)		* [[Scoliosis]] (curvature of the spine)

	== Causes ==		== Causes ==

	Diastematomyelia is a congenital condition, which means it is present at birth. It occurs when the [[neural tube]], the structure that eventually develops into the brain and spinal cord, does not form properly during the early stages of [[pregnancy]].		Diastematomyelia is a congenital condition, which means it is present at birth. It occurs when the [[neural tube]], the structure that eventually develops into the brain and spinal cord, does not form properly during the early stages of [[pregnancy]].

	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==

	Diastematomyelia is typically diagnosed through imaging tests, such as [[MRI]] or [[CT scan]]. These tests can show the split in the spinal cord and any associated abnormalities.		Diastematomyelia is typically diagnosed through imaging tests, such as [[MRI]] or [[CT scan]]. These tests can show the split in the spinal cord and any associated abnormalities.

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==

	The treatment for diastematomyelia depends on the severity of the symptoms. In some cases, no treatment may be necessary. In other cases, [[surgery]] may be required to repair the split in the spinal cord and relieve symptoms.		The treatment for diastematomyelia depends on the severity of the symptoms. In some cases, no treatment may be necessary. In other cases, [[surgery]] may be required to repair the split in the spinal cord and relieve symptoms.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

	* [[Spina bifida]]		* [[Spina bifida]]
	* [[Tethered spinal cord syndrome]]		* [[Tethered spinal cord syndrome]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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	[[Category:Congenital disorders]]		[[Category:Congenital disorders]]
	[[Category:Spinal cord disorders]]		[[Category:Spinal cord disorders]]
	[[Category:Neurological disorders]]		[[Category:Neurological disorders]]
	~~== Diastematomyelia ==~~
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	~~File:Diastematomyelie_80jw_-_MR_T2_axial_und_sag.jpg~~
	~~</gallery>~~

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	[[Category:Neurological disorders]]		[[Category:Neurological disorders]]
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'''Diastematomyelia''' is a congenital disorder in which a part of the spinal cord is split, usually at the level of the upper lumbar vertebra. This condition is also known as a "split cord malformation". Diastematomyelia can occur anywhere along the spinal column, but it is most common in the lower back (lumbar region). The split in the spinal cord can be complete or partial, and it can affect a small or large portion of the spinal cord.

== Symptoms ==

The symptoms of diastematomyelia can vary widely, depending on the severity of the split and the location along the spinal column. Some people with diastematomyelia may have no symptoms at all, while others may experience:

* [[Back pain]]
* [[Weakness]] in the legs
* [[Numbness]] or [[tingling]] in the legs
* [[Incontinence]] of bowel or bladder
* [[Scoliosis]] (curvature of the spine)

== Causes ==

Diastematomyelia is a congenital condition, which means it is present at birth. It occurs when the [[neural tube]], the structure that eventually develops into the brain and spinal cord, does not form properly during the early stages of [[pregnancy]].

== Diagnosis ==

Diastematomyelia is typically diagnosed through imaging tests, such as [[MRI]] or [[CT scan]]. These tests can show the split in the spinal cord and any associated abnormalities.

== Treatment ==

The treatment for diastematomyelia depends on the severity of the symptoms. In some cases, no treatment may be necessary. In other cases, [[surgery]] may be required to repair the split in the spinal cord and relieve symptoms.

== See also ==

* [[Spina bifida]]
* [[Tethered spinal cord syndrome]]

== References ==

<references />

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[[Category:Congenital disorders]]
[[Category:Spinal cord disorders]]
[[Category:Neurological disorders]]

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