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Fovea Sacralis

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Conspectus

Fossa sacralis est impressio vel fovea in cute dorsi inferioris quae praesens est in nativitate apud quosdam infantes. Sita est plerumque supra plicam inter natis. Plurimae fossae sacrales innocuae sunt nec egent curatione.

Fossa sacralis signum esse potest gravis problematis spinalis in neonato si fossa magna est vel apparet iuxta floccum pili, verrucam cutis, massam, vel aream discoloratam. In his casibus, praebitor curatio sanitatis filii tui potest probam imaginis commendare. Si problema spinale invenitur, curatio pendet a causa subiacente.

Signa

Fossa sacralis est impressio vel fovea in cute dorsi inferioris — plerumque iuxta sulcum inter nates. Plurimae fossae sacrales parvae et superficiales sunt. Fossa sacralis est impressio vel fovea in cute dorsi inferioris. Sita est plerumque iuxta sulcum inter nates.

Causae

Causae sacralis foveae ignotae sunt. Morbus est congenitus; hoc est, in nativitate adest.

Res Periculi

Factores periculi pro dimples sacrales includunt nasci cum problemate medullae spinalis, ut syndroma funiculi tethered. In hac conditione medulla spinalis non libere pendet intra canalis spinalis. Dimples sacrales etiam praesentes esse possunt in neonatis sine aliis condicionibus sanitatis.

Complicationes

Sometimes, a small indentation in the lower back (a sacral dimple) can be a sign of a more serious problem with the spine or spinal cord. These problems are rare.

Here are a couple of examples:

  • Spina bifida: This happens when the spine doesn't close completely around the spinal cord during development. A very mild form, called spina bifida occulta, means the spine might have a small gap, but the spinal cord itself is still protected inside the spinal canal. Most of the time, spina bifida occulta doesn't cause any problems and doesn't need treatment. It's like a tiny imperfection that doesn't affect the spinal cord's function.

  • Tethered cord syndrome: Usually, the spinal cord is free to move within the spinal canal. Tethered cord syndrome happens when something, like extra tissue, attaches to the spinal cord and restricts its movement. This can lead to a variety of problems, such as weakness or numbness in the legs, and trouble controlling bladder and bowel functions. Imagine the spinal cord being tied down, making it difficult to function properly.

If you have a sacral dimple and also notice a clump of hair, a small piece of extra skin (a skin tag), a noticeable lump, or unusual skin coloring near it, the risk of these spinal problems might be a little higher. This is why it's important to talk to a doctor if you have any concerns. These extra signs could indicate a need for further evaluation.

Diagnosis

Fovea sacralis per examen physicum dignoscitur, plerumque durante primo infantiae examine. Si fovea sacralis magna est vel cum vicino crine, verruca cutis vel massa, vel certis generibus coloris cutis apparet, praebitor curatio tua fortasse suggestiones habebit de imaginibus explorandis ad problemata medullae spinalis investiganda. Haec exploratio potest includere:

  • Ultrasonus. Hoc non invasivum artificium undas sonicas ad imagines structurarum corporis faciendas utitur.
  • Imago resonantiae magneticae (IRM). Si magis detail opus est, praebitor curatio tua IRM commendare potest, quae undas radiophonicas et fortem campum magneticum ad imagines transversales corporis creandas utitur. Hic modus medicinam requirit ut puer ab motu durante exploratione impediatur. Hoc sedationem vocatur.
Curatio

Tractatio inutiles est pro simplicem sacralem foveam.

Praeparans pro tua destinatione

Generaliter, filius tuus medicum ob dimplem sacralem videre non necesse habebit. Si de dimple sacrali quaestiones habes, eas etiam in visitationibus medicis filii tui cotidianis afferre potes. Quaetiones quas medicum filii tui rogare velis includunt: Num filius meus ulla experimenta eget ut certa sit nulla alia causa? Num area ulla purgatione speciali eget aut cura? Num ullum remedium necessarium est? Num dimple sacralis unquam cum gravioribus morbis coniungitur? A Medicis Clinicis Mayo

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