Nevus, Faun Tail, Spinal Dysraphism - DermAtlas

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Constantinos Verros, MD

Diagnosis

nevus, faun tail spinal dysraphism

Body Site

buttock back sacrum (tail bone)

Age

7 years

Pigmentation

light

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Color

Morphology

Pattern

Comments

An abnormal tuft of hair was present in the lumbosacral area of a healthy 7 year old girl at birth. Imaging studies of the underlying spine were normal. Congenital anomalies of the skin overlying the lumbosacral spine, including hemangiomas, dimples, faun tail nevi, pigmented nev, and others, can be associated with spinal dysraphism. When necessary, early surgical repair of spinal defects can minimize the risk of development of neurologic symptoms in later childhood or adolescence.

Description

abnormal tuft of hair in lumbosacral area

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1/23/2001 22:41:28

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