Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Dermal Sinus
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چکیده
Background Congenital dermal sinus (CDS) is an uncommon form of spinal dysraphism. Although postdelivery identification in the neonate is aided by several associated physical examination findings, establishing this diagnosis prenatally has proven to be elusive. Case Report We present a case of CDS where the prenatal findings at 20 weeks gestation led to the diagnosis, which was confirmed postnatally. The associated protrusion of fibrotic membranes through the sinus tract helped in the identification of this lesion prenatally, but created confusion with a more common type of lesion, an open neural tube defect. This is the first case report in the literature describing prenatal diagnosis of fetal CDS. Conclusion Prenatal diagnosis with postnatal confirmation of CDS leads to early intervention, better long-term outcomes, and lesser complications.
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Congenital dermal sinus.
congenital dermal sinus tract is an uncommon type of spinal dysraphism that results when a focal area of the ectoderm fails to separate from the underlying neuroectoderm, a process termed nondysjunction. Nondysjunction prevents the insertion and subsequent development of mesodermal tissue, which normally separates the spinal cord from the skin. Congenital dermal sinus tracts occur rarely and ar...
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