Questions
A newborn has a small indentation near the tailbone, with an MRI showing an abnormal position of the spinal cord’s end, accompanied by spinal dysraphism and abnormal signals at the L5-S1 vertebral level in the northern region.
Answers
The small indentation near the newborn’s tailbone is a normal variation in human anatomy. Latent spinal dysraphism does not necessarily cause obvious symptoms, and many adult patients live normally without being aware of it. X-rays should not be used for infants’ examinations.