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Tethered spinal cord syndrome (TCS) or occult spinal dysraphism sequence refers to a group of neurological disorders that relate to malformations of the spinal cord. Various forms include: Tight filum terminale Lipomeningomyelocele Split cord malformations (diastematomyelia) Dermal sinus tracts Dermoids Cystoceles.All forms involve the pulling of the spinal cord at the base of the spinal canal literally a tethered cord.