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Sacral dimple: clinical perspectives of lesions hidden beneath the skin

Jin Eun, Kwan Sung Lee, Seung Ho Yang

Sacral dimples are the most common cutaneous anomalies in newborns. While usually benign anatomical variants, some dimples are indicative of occult spinal dysraphism, such as a tethered cord, dermal sinus tract, or lipomyelomeningocele, that, if undiagnosed, may cause irreversible neurological, orthopedic, and urological deficits. Distinguishing benign from high-risk dimples is essential for timely intervention. This review summarizes the embryological origins, diagnostic criteria, imaging approaches, and management strategies for sacral dimples to...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2025.01802 [Accepted]

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