2021年11月11日 · While multiple studies (described below) have shown that ultrasound can be useful when a sacral dimple is identified, these studies do not differentiate between a true, rare …

2024年8月24日 · Ultrasound. Ultrasound is the most commonly used modality, as well as being the modality of choice in neonatal assessment. It is used to assess whether there is any …

2019年10月29日 · The best way to determine the position of the conus medullaris is by identifying the lumbosacral junction at the lordotic angle between the lumbar and sacral vertebrae …

Mid-line skin dimples – often called a ‘Sacral Pit’. – Babies with tiny mid-line skin defects low in the sacro-coccygeal region at the upper buttock cleft, will generally be normal. – Larger or …

Spine ultrasonography (USG) is an effective and safe screening tool for patients with a sacral dimple. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical manifestations in patients with an …

2016年12月1日 · Sacral dimple is a common finding on newborn physical examination. 1 With increased availability of spinal ultrasonography, it is clear that the majority of simple sacral …

2024年12月4日 · These tests may include: Ultrasound. This noninvasive procedure uses sound waves to produce images of structures of the body. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). If …

KEY POINTS: In the absence of other findings (hypertrichosis, hemangioma, caudal appendage, lipomatous mass), imaging is not recommended for simple sacral dimples. For atypical …

There is no correlation between the presence of a sacral dimple and the presence of spinal dysraphism3. However, high, or large sacral dimples, or combined with other abnormalities …

US imaging is an effective screening method for tethered cord, with a sensitivity of 96% and a specificity of 96% [6], and it has been reported to be a cost-effective screening tool for patients …