Global InformationLateral meningocele syndrome information
| Lateral meningocele syndrome | |
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| Other names | Lehman syndrome[1] |
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| Lateral meningocele syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner | |
Lateral meningocele syndrome, also known as Lehman syndrome,[2] is a very rare skeletal disorder with facial anomalies, hypotonia, and meningocele-related neurologic dysfunction.[3] These protrusions form from membranes surrounding the spinal cord in gaps in the spine (vertebrae).[4] They most often occur in the lower spine and damage the surrounding nerves that spread throughout the rest of the body.[4] Examples of resulting damages are bladder function, prickling or tingling sensations, stiffness and weakness in the legs, and back pain.[4] People affected with lateral meningocele typically have high arched eyebrows, widely spaced eyes, droopy eyes, and other facial features. There have been only 14 reported individuals with lateral meningocele syndrome with 7 of those who have a molecularly confirmed diagnosis.[5] There is no specific treatment for this syndrome, but only supportive management including lateral spinal meningoceles, psychomotor development, musculoskeletal, and routine management.[5]
- ^ "Lateral meningocele syndrome". Orphanet. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- ^ "Lehman syndrome". Orphanet. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
- ^ James L. Frasier; George I. Jallo (2008). "Anterior and Lateral Meningoceles". In M. Memet Özek; Giuseppe Cinalli; Wirginia J. Maixner (eds.). Spina bifida : management and outcome. Milan: Springer. p. 432. ISBN 9788847006508.
- ^ a b c "Lateral meningocele syndrome: MedlinePlus Genetics". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
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