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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:

PR4.2343, 1938

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.2343
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, chart and correspondence relating to male from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 52 at first examination in 1938. Conditions mentioned include: spina bifida occulta; sciatica; thigh pain; and paraesthesiae in foot. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1938

PR4.2352, 1938

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.2352
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, correspondence and report relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 9 at first examination in 1938. Conditions mentioned include: spina bifida occulta; adiposity; lordosis; and hydrocephalus. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1938

PR4.2353, 1938-1940

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.2353
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and correspondence relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 2 at first examination in 1938. Conditions mentioned include: spina bifida occulta; weakness in left foot; and lower motor neuron paresis. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1938-1940

PR2.10003, 1951-1955

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.10003
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, correspondence and charts relating to female patient from Great Britain (excluding Scotland) aged 5 at first examination in 1951. Conditions mentioned include: Spina bifida occulta; and toe clawing. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1951-1955

PR2.10427, 1951

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.10427
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, chart, notes and correspondence relating to female patient from Great Britain (excluding Scotland) aged 10 at first examination in 1951. Conditions mentioned include: backache; and spina bifida occulta. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1951

PR2.11271, 1952

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.11271
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, charts, reports and correspondence relating to male from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 37 at first examination in 1952. Conditions mentioned include: leg pain; subcatneous lipoma; and spin bifida occulata. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1952

PR2.11707, 1952

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.11707
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and correspondence relating to male from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 18 at first examination in 1952. Conditions mentioned include: psychoneurosis; spina bifida occulta; and metally retarded. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1952

PR2.11799, 1952

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.11799
Scope and Contents

Note, report and correspondence relating to male patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 6 at first examination in 1952. Conditions mentioned include: spina bifida occulta. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1952

PR2.13031, 1953

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.13031
Scope and Contents

Note and correspondence relating to male from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 37 at first examination in 1953. Conditions mentioned include: back injury; spina bifida occulta; and limb weakness. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1953

PR2.14079, 1954

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.14079
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and reports relating to male patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 12 at first examination in 1954. Conditions mentioned include: hairy birthmark on spine; and spina bifida. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1954