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Sonographic Evaluation of a Dermal Sinus Tract (Occult Spinal Dysraphism)Medical College of Georgia, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, Augusta, Georgia. Occult spinal dysraphism, also referred to as spina bifida occulta, is a mild form of spinal abnormality. This congenital anomaly may go undetected at birth because of the late onset of neurologic symptoms. It is a correctable anomaly that is not life threatening. If detection occurs early in life and corrective surgery is performed, the child has a good chance of living a normal life, with few or no adverse effects.
Key Words: dysraphism occulta spina bifida dermal sinus ultrasound
Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 15, No. 3,
116-118 (1999) |
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