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MRI of closed spinal dysraphisms

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We present a pictorial review of MRI features of various closed spinal dysraphisms based on previously described clinicoradiological classification of spinal dysraphisms proposed. The defining imaging features of each dysraphism type are highlighted and a diagnostic algorithm for closed spinal dysraphisms is suggested.

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    Chaitra A. Badve, Paritosh C. Khanna, Grace S. Phillips, Mahesh M. Thapa & Gisele E. Ishak

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Badve, C.A., Khanna, P.C., Phillips, G.S. et al. MRI of closed spinal dysraphisms. Pediatr Radiol 41, 1308–1320 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-011-2119-y

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