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Question Date: 10/11/2023

Question: The MRI of lumbar spine shown below shows which abnormality?

Options:

• Synringomyelia
• Tethered cord
• Diastematomyelia
• Congenital spinal stenosis

Correct Answer: Diastematomyelia

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Explaination: Diastematomyelia is a congenital anomaly of the spine characterized by the splitting of the spinal cord or cauda equina at the extent of one or few vertebra. It has been suggested that the cause of this anomaly is the presence of a connection between the neural tube and amniotic cavity or primitive bowel

Reference: Stephen Chapman, Richard Nakielny. Aids to Radiological Differential Diagnosis. (2009)