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Spina Bifida Occulta

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = A common congenital midline defect of fusion of the vertebral arch without protrusion of the spinal cord or meninges. The lesion is also covered by skin. L5 and S1 are the most common vertebrae involved. The condition may be associated with an overlying area of hyperpigmented skin, a dermal sinus, or an abnormal patch of hair. ,Created For = LHSA-Dott,Use For = Dermal Sinus

Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:

PR2.44, 1947-1948

 Item
Identifier: LHB41 CC/2/PR2.44
Scope and Contents

Case summary relating to female patient from east Edinburgh aged 10 at first examination in 1947. Conditions mentioned include: abdominal pain, sickness, spina bifida occulta. No family history of tuberculosis. No treatment given.

Dates: 1947-1948

PR1.988, 1935-1961

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/20/PR1.988
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, charts, notes, drawing, photographs and correspondence relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 15 at first examination in 1935. Conditions mentioned include: squint; back pain; papilloedema; meningitis; congenital dermoid sinus; head injury; neuritis; and spina bifida. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1935-1961

PR3.490, 1958

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Identifier: LHB41 CC/3/PR3.490
Scope and Contents

Letter 5B (Sector 1, Serial 7) relating to male patient from south Edinburgh aged 61 at mass radiology screening in 1958. Chest abnormalities found on x-ray, including fibrosis and spina bifida. Patient referred to general practitioner.

Dates: 1958

PR4.332, 1940

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.332
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, charts, reports and correspondence relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 24 at first examination in 1940. Conditions mentioned include: enuresis; difficulty walking; backache; and spina bifida occulta. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1940

PR1.1361, 1937-1957

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/20/PR1.1361
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, charts, reports, photographs and correspondence relating to female patient from Great Britain (excluding Scotland) aged 1 at first examination in 1937. Conditions mentioned include: spina biffida occulta; and lipoma. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1937-1957

PR1.1490, 1937-1938

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/20/PR1.1490
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, notes, charts and correspondence relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 3 at first examination in 1937. Conditions mentioned include: spasms; spina bifida occulta; spinal cord compression; and scoliosis. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1937-1938

PR1.1681, 1939

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/20/PR1.1681
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, charts, reports and correspondence relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 6 at first examination in 1939. Conditions mentioned include: gait disorders; spina bifida occulta; lipoma; and dermoid cyst. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1939

PR2.1949, 1943

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.1949
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, notes, charts and autopsy report relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothiansaged 7 at first examination in 1943. Conditions mentioned include: spina bifida occulta; motor disability; leg weakness; swollen toe; and muscular disability. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1943

PR2.4243, 1946-1951

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.4243
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, charts, notes and correspondence relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 37 at first examination in 1946. Conditions mentioned include: disseminated sclerosis; loss of motor control; facial pain; dysarthria; hydrocephalus; spina bifida occulta; and Arnold-Chiari malformation. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1946-1951

PR2.4341, 1946-1952

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.4341
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, chart, report and correspondence relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 14 at first examination in 1946. Conditions mentioned include: spina bifida occulta; and meningocele. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1946-1952