Spinal Dysraphism Presenting as Neuropathic Ulcers: A Case Report of a Delayed Diagnosis

Spinal dysraphism (SD) refers to the abnormal fusion of dorsal midline structures during embryogenesis. It encompasses a variety of congenital spinal defects, ranging from an overt defect in which neural tissue is exposed with no overlying skin (open SD) such as myelomeningoceles to skin-covered mal...

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Published in:	Case Reports in Dermatology
Main Authors:	Razan S. Al-Luhaibi, Shahad T. Khayyat, Suha H. Al-Sayed, Waseem K. Alhawsawi, Khalid A. Al Hawsawi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Karger Publishers 2023-09-01
Subjects:	neuropathic ulcers spinal dysraphism congenital spinal defect tethered cord syndrome case report
Online Access:	https://beta.karger.com/Article/FullText/533517

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