The most common way to diagnose a lipomyelomeningioma is through ultrasound. It is possible to be able to see a neural tube defect as early as 18 to 20 weeks into pregnancy. If this is not found during pregnancy, the definitive way to diagnose a lipomyelomeningioma or any other spinal lipoma is through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Adjunct imaging such as plain radiographs (X-ray) or computed tomography (CT) can help assess for any defects in bone structure.
Lipomeningomyelocele
Sialocele
Lateral meningocele syndrome
Encephalocele
Choroid plexus cyst
Diastematomyelia
Choroid plexus tumor
Sacrococcygeal teratoma