Duplication of the Spinal Cord

Jistotomyelia is a rare congenital condition that is characterized by duplication of the spinal cord in the thoracic or lumbar region. This congenital disease occurs due to disruption of the development of nervous system tissue during pregnancy, usually in the sixth month. In addition, pregnancy may be exposed to harmful environmental factors such as alcohol, nicotine, pesticides and others.

Symptoms of dorsal duplication can be varied and depend on the extent of the disease. Some of these may include:

Movement, cramps, and paralysis in the limbs Movement problems, such as abnormal body positions Headaches and other neurological problems Swelling or pain in the back and abdomen In some cases, symptoms may appear in the womb or even after the birth of the newborn. If the symptoms are too severe for the child to live independently, treatment may include surgery to divide the spinal cord into two separate arms. After