- Request received28/03/2026
- Checked & confirmed26/04/2026
- Fundraising26/04/2026
- Treatment provided05/06/2026
- Invoice paid05/08/2026
- Case closed
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Zuwaira M., 2
In treatmentPreventive med
19
$805
About preventive med
Lumbosacral lipomeningocoele is a form of spinal dysraphism characterized by herniation of meninges with associated lipomatous tissue through a vertebral defect. Lipomenengocoeles are tumours of fat origin that tends to extend into the spinal column hence they are associated with extrusion of spinal cord coverings and sometimes adherence of the terminal part of the spinal cord to the skin. It typically presents as a soft, subcutaneous mass over the lumbosacral region, often noted at birth. Neurological deficits may be subtle initially but can progress due to suspected tethered cord syndrome, where the spinal cord is abnormally fixed, leading to stretching during growth.
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WholeCare Clinic and Hospital Equipment Ltd
Rafin Zurfi, near Dunamis Church, Bauchi
Background
Zuwaira is a 2 year old female child currently staying with her parents in Yobe State, this is a neighboring state to Bauchi. The father is a labourer and the mother is a house wife. Zuwaira is the 9th child among 8 siblings. The family struggles everyday to feed. They have 3 rooms built by mud which was inherited from their family lineage. There is pit toilet, a well in the compound and no access to electricity in the house. Zuwaira is a two years old female with history of midline swelling at the level of her waist noticed at birth. It was initially small but has gradually increased in size to its present size. It is painless, no history of ulceration and no neurological deficits in her lower limbs. Examination shows a lumbosacral soft, midline mass (7x8x5cm), no differential warmth, nontender but with a dimple at the center on displacement, a dimple felt at the midline underneath the mass. No discomfort on hyper flexing the neck. Diagnosis: Lumbosacral Lipomeningocoele kiv Tethered cord syndrome, The family seeks support from Helpster Charity as they cannot afford the bills for the surgical correction.
Medical history
The child presented with a congenital soft-tissue swelling in the lumbosacral region. She was clinically evaluated and was able to walk normally, with no history or clinical evidence of lower-limb weakness. The initial diagnosis was lumbosacral lipofibromatosis, with spina bifida considered as a differential diagnosis. Baseline investigations, including full blood count (FBC) and electrolytes, urea and creatinine (EUCr), were performed. The child subsequently underwent surgical excision of the lipofibromatous lesion. She tolerated the procedure well and had an uneventful postoperative recovery with appropriate monitoring and wound care. She remained on admission for a total of 14 days and was discharged in stable clinical condition. Continued follow-up is planned to monitor wound healing and the child's neurological and functional status.
Prognosis
Zuwaira has a mass called Lipomeningocele at the lumbosacral region. This can lead to cord compression/tension and severe pain on moving the neck or even loss of function of terminal parts of the spinal cord such as bladder and fecal incontinence (inability to hold urine and feces) as well as weakness or paralysis of the lower limbs. Surgery helps reduce these complications. Prognosis is dependent on multiple factor but early and appropriate surgery increases the outcome.
