Unusual Variants of Spina Bifida Four Additional Cases

African Journal of Paediatric Surgery 2026 Open access

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Authors: Michael R Bourque, Dan Poenaru, Richard Jackson Bransford
DOI: 10.67481/ajps.v2i2.202
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Abstract

Abstract: Four different atypical cases of spina bifida are reported from a tertiary institution in Kenya. These include a myelomeningocele associated with a vestigial appendage, a paravertebral myelomenin gocele, a tandem lesion, and a hamartoma within a myelomeningocele. A discussion follows on the pathogenesis of human tails, multi-site spinal dysraphism, paravertebral spina bifida and hamartoma association.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations

Publication details

Journal / source
African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
Volume
2
Issue
2
Pages
90–94
Publication date
25 May 2026
Language
EN