Cutaneous signs of neural tube dysraphism.
Cutaneous markers have a crucial role in the detection and diagnosis of occult neural tube dysraphism. Recognition of these stigmata and appropriate radiologic imaging decrease the long-term morbidity of this condition.
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Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA. drolet@mcw.edu
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004677:Encephalocele / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D006983:Hypertrichosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D007223:Infant; D009436:Neural Tube Defects / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D012886:Skull; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000175:diagnosis