Which condition features spinal cord bones protruding through the back?

Which condition features spinal cord bones protruding through the back?

• A. Myelomeningocele
• B. Spina Bifida
• C. Hydrocephalus
• D. Echolalia

Answer: (A)

The condition described is myelomeningocele. It’s an open neural tube defect where a defect in the vertebral arch leaves a gap through which the spinal cord and meninges herniate, forming a sac that protrudes from the back. This is the most severe form of spina bifida and specifically involves both spinal contents and meninges protruding outside the body. Spina bifida, in general, includes cases where the defect is closed or where only the meninges or none protrude, not necessarily the spinal cord. Hydrocephalus is a brain condition involving excess cerebrospinal fluid, not a protrusion of spinal contents. Echolalia is a language repetition behavior and unrelated to spinal defects.

The condition described is myelomeningocele. It’s an open neural tube defect where a defect in the vertebral arch leaves a gap through which the spinal cord and meninges herniate, forming a sac that protrudes from the back. This is the most severe form of spina bifida and specifically involves both spinal contents and meninges protruding outside the body. Spina bifida, in general, includes cases where the defect is closed or where only the meninges or none protrude, not necessarily the spinal cord. Hydrocephalus is a brain condition involving excess cerebrospinal fluid, not a protrusion of spinal contents. Echolalia is a language repetition behavior and unrelated to spinal defects.