Patient's question:
There is a walnut-sized lump at the coccyx, which is skin-colored. Currently, the child's other vital signs are normal, and there are no adverse reactions. Due to the child not yet being a full month old, it is not possible to seek treatment at a large hospital. Therefore, we are consulting experts here: Is this condition serious? Is it treatable with surgery? Will there be any aftereffects? Will it affect the child's future life? Are there other treatment methods besides surgery?Newborn, less than 10 days old, the doctor said it is spina bifida.
Doctor's answer:
According to the description, the child's condition is a congenital dominant spinal fissure, which requires attention. Because it can easily affect the nerves, leading to corresponding functional disorders such as lower limb muscle weakness, muscle atrophy, abnormal urination and defecation, etc.Medical Advice:
Treatment for spinal fissure often requires surgical intervention. Conservative treatment is ineffective, so it is recommended that you visit the Spine Surgery Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital. A detailed surgical plan will be formulated based on the specific results of the physical examination and MRI.