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Occult Spinal Dysraphism: A Neurosurgical Problem with a Dermatologic Hallmark
Author(s) -
Serna M. J.,
VázquezDoval J.,
Vanaclocha V.,
Zubieta J. L.,
Quintanilla E.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.1993.tb00043.x
Subject(s) - medicine , occult , lumbosacral joint , spinal dysraphism , dermatology , surgery , spina bifida , pathology , alternative medicine
Lumbosacral congenital cutaneous lesions have been recognized tor a long time by neurologists and neurosurgeons as markers of occult spinal defects, but only a few cases have been published and discussed in the dermatologic literature. Based on a case report, we emphasize the importance of early diagnosis of these lesions, the use of new diagnostic techniques, and the correct management.