Lily Wang
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA
Title: Congenital malformations of the spine
Biography
Biography: Lily Wang
Abstract
Congenital anomalies of the spinal cord can pose a diagnostic dilemma to the radiologist, neonatologist and neurosurgeons. Several classification systems of these anomalies exist. Antenatal ultrasound and fetal magnetic resonance imaging is playing an increasingly important role in the early diagnosis and management of patients. Understanding the underlying anatomy as well as embryology of these disorders is vital in diagnosing the type of spinal cord dysraphic defect. Common and uncommon malformations will be discussed, with focus on differentiating these entities using MRI