title: Occult spinal dysraphism: a neurosurgical problem with a dermatologic hallmark.
abstract: Lumbosacral congenital cutaneous lesions have been recognized for a long time by neurologists and neurosurgeons as markers of occult spinal defects, but only a few cases have been published and discussed in the dermatologic literature. Based on a case report, we emphasize the importance of early diagnosis of these lesions, the use of new diagnostic techniques, and the correct management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University Clinic of Navarra, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Spain.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Serna
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vázquez-Doval
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Vanaclocha
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Zubieta
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Quintanilla
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008067:Lipoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D009493:Neurosurgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D016136:Spina Bifida Occulta / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*