CASE 11 History: A 37-year-old pregnant woman is found to have a lipoma in the lower back on evaluation before epidural anesthesia. 1. What should be included in the differential diagnosis? (Choose all that apply.) a. Dermoid 2. Is lipomyelomeningocele classified as an open or closed spinal dysraphism? a. Open b. Closed c. Open in some cases and closed in others d. It is not classified as a dysraphism. 3. Which of the following statements regarding lipomyelomeningocele is false? a. Lipomyelomeningoceles typically manifest early in life. b. Lipomyelomeningocele cannot be distinguished from intradural lipoma. c. MRI is the preferred imaging modality. d. Females are affected slightly more than males.
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