Spina Bifida Occulta
by Cathy Parkes October 25, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

A child who presents with an abnormal tuft of hair, a dimple, or a birthmark on the spine should be evaluated for spina bifida occulta, a form of spina bifida. Report these findings to the provider.
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