Patient's question:
After the child was born, there were no abnormal symptoms, and his physical condition was similar to that of his peers, so there was no consideration of any disease. However, two days ago, during a check-up for another illness, he was unexpectedly found to have congenital spina bifida and related deformities. I would like to consult about the relevant information regarding this condition.Doctor's answer:
Hello, hidden spinal dysraphism is most common in the lumbosacral region, with one or several incomplete vertebral plate closures, and the contents of the spinal canal do not bulge. It may show no external manifestations and is often discovered incidentally during imaging. It may be associated with some lower back pain and urinary incontinence. Skin pilonidal sinuses and dermoid cysts may lead to recurrent meningitis.