Presentation
Incidental finding.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Spina bifida occulta
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There is a left para-midline bony defect at the posterior arch of L5 because of incomplete fusion.
Case Discussion
Spina bifida occulta is a type of neural tube defect and the mildest form of spinal dysraphism estimated to affect between 10-20% of the population. Usually asymptomatic.
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