{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: Mirror movements associated with cervical limited dorsal myeloschisis: a unique case study.
{Author}: Gobbur N;K Konar S;Birua GJS;Shashidhar A;A A;
{Journal}: Childs Nerv Syst
{Volume}: 40
{Issue}: 7
{Year}: 2024 Jul 12
{Factor}: 1.532
{DOI}: 10.1007/s00381-024-06389-6
{Abstract}: Mirror movements, characterized by involuntary symmetrical movements in contralateral body parts during intentional movements, have been associated with various neurological conditions. Limited dorsal myeloschisis (LDM), a rare form of spinal dysraphism, is defined by a focal closed midline defect and a fibro-neural stalk connecting the skin lesion to the underlying cord. We present a unique case of a 4-year-old girl with cervical LDM exhibiting mirror movements. The patient underwent surgical exploration, skin tag excision, fibrous tract removal, and cervical spinal cord detethering. Post-operatively, there was a partial improvement in mirror movements and a complete resolution of hand grip weakness.