{"id":"8788d649-97d9-4525-8c23-da48be209cae","slug":"triplomyelia-in-a-case-of-diastematomyelia-a-new-entity","title":"Triplomyelia in a case of diastematomyelia: A new entity","authors":["Charandeep Singh Gandhoke","Surendra Kumar Gupta","Anil Kumar Sharma","Sashank Ayalasomayajula","Mamta Sinha","Saroj Kumar Pati","Simran Kaur Syal"],"abstract":"Background: Diastematomyelia is characterized by the presence of two hemicords within separate dural tubes, typically separated by a bony spur. This condition can lead to various neurological deficits and associated anomalies. The case presented involves a 6-year-old female with significant spinal deformities and neurological symptoms. Summary: The patient exhibited triplomyelia, a previously unreported entity, where the spinal cord at the D10 level displayed triplication within a single dural tube. Surgical intervention involved laminectomy, detethering of the spinal cord, and reconstitution of the dural tube. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, and the patient is scheduled for further corrective surgery. Conclusion: This case highlights the occurrence of triplomyelia in conjunction with diastematomyelia, introducing a new entity to the medical literature. The findings emphasize the complexity of spinal cord malformations and the importance of thorough radiological evaluation and surgical intervention. Keywords: diastematomyelia, triplomyelia, spinal cord malformation, surgery, pediatric neurology, neurogenic bladder, congenital anomalies","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/8788d649-97d9-4525-8c23-da48be209cae/featured/hero-cropped-1781563096335.jpg","publishDate":"2020-10-08T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_142_2020","categories":["Pediatric Neurosurgery","Image Report"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/10311/SNI-11-324.pdf"}