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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Sacral dimple
Definitions
- Low sacral dimple connecting to coccyx by fibrous tract
- No intradural extension by definition
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CT Findings
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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Selected References
- Oh JE et al: Filum terminale lipoma revealed by screening spinal ultrasonography in infants with simple sacral dimple. Childs Nerv Syst. 36(5):1037-42, 2019
- Ausili E et al: Occult spinal dysraphisms in newborns with skin markers: role of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging. Childs Nerv Syst. 34(2):285-91, 2018
- Choi JH et al: Outcome of ultrasonographic imaging in infants with sacral dimple. Korean J Pediatr. 61(6):194-9, 2018
- Gomi A et al: Sacrococcygeal dimple: new classification and relationship with spinal lesions. Childs Nerv Syst. 29(9):1641-5, 2013
- Albert GW: Spine ultrasounds should not be routinely performed for patients with simple sacral dimples. Acta Paediatr. 105(8):890-4, 2016
- Wilson P et al: Screening for spinal dysraphisms in newborns with sacral dimples. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 55(11):1064-70, 2016
- Kucera JN et al: The simple sacral dimple: diagnostic yield of ultrasound in neonates. Pediatr Radiol. 45(2):211-6, 2014
- Sasani M et al: Correlation of cutaneous lesions with clinical radiological and urodynamic findings in the prognosis of underlying spinal dysraphism disorders. Pediatr Neurosurg. 44(5):360-70, 2008
- Robinson AJ et al: The value of ultrasonic examination of the lumbar spine in infants with specific reference to cutaneous markers of occult spinal dysraphism. Clin Radiol. 60(1):72-7, 2005
- Higgins JC et al: Simple dimple rule for sacral dimples. Am Fam Physician. 65(12):2435, 2002
- Sneineh AK et al: Ultrasonography of the spine in neonates and young infants with a sacral skin dimple. J Pediatr Orthop. 22(6):761-2, 2002
- Gibson PJ et al: Lumbosacral skin markers and identification of occult spinal dysraphism in neonates. Acta Paediatr. 84(2):208-9, 1995
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Sacral dimple
Definitions
- Low sacral dimple connecting to coccyx by fibrous tract
- No intradural extension by definition
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Oh JE et al: Filum terminale lipoma revealed by screening spinal ultrasonography in infants with simple sacral dimple. Childs Nerv Syst. 36(5):1037-42, 2019
- Ausili E et al: Occult spinal dysraphisms in newborns with skin markers: role of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging. Childs Nerv Syst. 34(2):285-91, 2018
- Choi JH et al: Outcome of ultrasonographic imaging in infants with sacral dimple. Korean J Pediatr. 61(6):194-9, 2018
- Gomi A et al: Sacrococcygeal dimple: new classification and relationship with spinal lesions. Childs Nerv Syst. 29(9):1641-5, 2013
- Albert GW: Spine ultrasounds should not be routinely performed for patients with simple sacral dimples. Acta Paediatr. 105(8):890-4, 2016
- Wilson P et al: Screening for spinal dysraphisms in newborns with sacral dimples. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 55(11):1064-70, 2016
- Kucera JN et al: The simple sacral dimple: diagnostic yield of ultrasound in neonates. Pediatr Radiol. 45(2):211-6, 2014
- Sasani M et al: Correlation of cutaneous lesions with clinical radiological and urodynamic findings in the prognosis of underlying spinal dysraphism disorders. Pediatr Neurosurg. 44(5):360-70, 2008
- Robinson AJ et al: The value of ultrasonic examination of the lumbar spine in infants with specific reference to cutaneous markers of occult spinal dysraphism. Clin Radiol. 60(1):72-7, 2005
- Higgins JC et al: Simple dimple rule for sacral dimples. Am Fam Physician. 65(12):2435, 2002
- Sneineh AK et al: Ultrasonography of the spine in neonates and young infants with a sacral skin dimple. J Pediatr Orthop. 22(6):761-2, 2002
- Gibson PJ et al: Lumbosacral skin markers and identification of occult spinal dysraphism in neonates. Acta Paediatr. 84(2):208-9, 1995
