Presentation
Longstanding right hip pain. To rule out osteoarthritis.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Total sacral spina bifida occulta
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Incidental finding of unfused posterior laminae of S1-S3 vertebrae.
Suspicion of unfused posterior laminae of the lower sacral segments as well.
From the case:
Total sacral spina bifida occulta
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3D volume CT reconstruction of the pelvis (study performed for other reasons) shows total sacral spina bifida occulta.
Case Discussion
Sacral spina bifida occulta is usually asymptomatic, but may be linked with a variety of conditions including posterior disc herniation, backache, enuresis and neurological abnormalities of the feet, and functional disorders of the lower urinary tract.