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Lumbosacral tuft of hair as a key stigma for early detection of occult spinal dysraphism: A case report of diastematomyelia with tethered cord in a newborn

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Early detection of occult spinal dysraphism, such as diastematomyelia with tethered cord, is vital to prevent neurological damage. Though rarely diagnosed in the neonatal period, cutaneous stigmata can aid early identification. Utilizing neonatal ultrasound enables timely management and multidisciplinary intervention.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.9267

Authors: Roya Farhadi, Seyed Amir Kazemi, Farnaz Godazandeh

Institution: Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,730