Journal of Neonatal Biology

Congenital malformations of the spine

20^th International Conference on Neonatology and Perinatology

December 04-06, 2017 | Madrid, Spain

Lily Wang

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Neonatal Biol

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.

Biography :

Lily Wang completed her Medical degree at the age of 22 from University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia and has a Masters in Public Health from University of Sydney, Australia. She is a Neuroradiologist at University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Director of medical student radiology education at College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati.