Meningocele
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Synopsis

Cranial or high cervical meningoceles can be associated with hydromyelia or Chiari II malformations. If the cranial herniation contains neural tissue, it is called a meningoencephalocele.
Rarely, meningoceles can occur spontaneously or be iatrogenic (eg, occur after surgery).
Codes
ICD10CM:Q05.9 – Spina bifida, unspecified
SNOMEDCT:
171131006 – Meningocele
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Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls
- Meningomyelocele (spina bifida)
- Lipomyelomeningocele
- Tethered cord
- Syringomyelia
- Diastematomyelia
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Last Reviewed:02/27/2019
Last Updated:10/09/2022
Last Updated:10/09/2022