Difference between Meningocele and Myelomeningocele
Meningocele
1. Protuded sac of fluid covering of spine cord meninges, containing fluids (CSF)and meninges.
2. No contains neural elements (nerves tissue), no nerve damage.
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4. Mild to moderate form of Spina bifida.
5. Meningocele is a type of Spina bifida where meninges protrude through opening resulting sac of fluid in back.
6. Symptoms
Mild neurological symptoms
7. Involvement of nerve
Nerve tissue not involved.
8. Development of hydrocephalus
Not observed
9. Causes
May arise due to tumors.
10. Less severe
Myelomeningocele
1. Contains meninges and spinal fluid and nerves tisssue of spinal cord.
2. Nerve tissues are exposed through opening of spinal cord.
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4. Severe form of Spina bifida
5. Involve nerve damage
6. Myelomeningocele is most severe forms of Spina bifida characterized by Protude through opening contains nerve tissue and meninges and CSF.
7. Symptoms
High Severe, more complication.
8. Involvement of nerve
Nerve tissue involved
9. Development of hydrocephalus
Can be observed
10. Causes
May arise due to toxin, block normal formation of spinal cord.
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