Presentation
Chest radiograph for shortness of breath. This is the only radiograph and radiographic study on our PACS.
Patient Data
Age: 45
Gender: Female
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Incidentally seen is spina bifida occulta at 3 cervical spine levels.
Mild cardiomegaly, normal pulmonary vascularity.
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Spina bifida
Case Discussion
This is an incidental congenital finding. Nothing needs to be done. The cervical region spina bifida is rarest: 2-4% of all kinds of spina bifida. Lumbar spina bifida is most common.