myeloschisis
MONDO:0958076Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names myeloschisis yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
A rare form of spina bifida/open neural tube defect (NTD) chacterized by absence of a cystic component, dysplastic meninges and neural placode exposed through a defect in the posterior vertebral arches (spina bifida) that are contiguous with surrounding skin. The placode is at or below the skin plane and is typically associated with a Chiari II malformation. It is usually isolated or rarely associated with split cord malformation.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0958076), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
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