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SACRAL Dimple Query
Dear Doc,
My baby was born on 10th march 2026 and she is having a sacral dimple by birth.
I am writing to seek your guidance regarding my newborn baby’s recent ultrasound (USG) findings.
As per the report:
A sacral pit has been noted.
There is a hypoechoic tract extending from the spinal canal to the subcutaneous tissue, which is closed at the skin level.
The last visualized posterior element of the sacral vertebra appears small.
No lipoma has been appreciated.
MRI has been suggested for further evaluation.
Clinically, my baby is currently doing well:
Normal leg movements
Feeding properly
No visible swelling, discharge, or redness at the site
On physical observation, the pit is very small, located slightly above the buttock crease.
I would like your expert opinion on the following:
How concerning are these USG findings in the current context?
i want to understand its severity and her future complication if there is any ? also what precautions can be taken at this stage?
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So there is connection between spinal cord to skin level
So you need to close it by surgery
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Dr. Prashanth Kumar T
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7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Consult pediatrician physically to examine child and to evaluate further
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once physically to nearby pediatric surgeon
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Supe Vishal Laxman
Neonatologist
16 yrs exp
Pune
Take good experienced Pediatric Surgeon opinion.Treatment option do available but consultant peds surgeon experienced and good hospital having all expert team and investigation facility under one roof
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Dr. Ajit Bhandarge
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Jalna
Visit Pediatrician and sos Pediatric surgeon.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically to nearby pediatric surgeon
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Dr. Sushmitha Trivedi
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Gulbarga
It os better to get the tract excised, because there Is risk of infection spreading to spinal canal. Consult a Pediatric surgeon for further management
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