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Double dermal sinuses: a case study

Authors: Mostafa El Khashab, Farideh Nejat, Abolhasan Ertiaei

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Introduction

Dermal sinus tracts are rare congenital lesions located in the midline characterized by a cutaneous pit or dimple. They occur all along the midline neuroaxis, from the nasion and occipital area down to the lumbar and sacral regions, most frequently in the lumbar and lumbosacral region.

Case presentation

Here we report a 5-year-old girl who presented with occasional headache. There were two dimples, one on the dorsal aspect of her head and another on her neck.

Conclusion

Dermal sinuses are almost always singular and the co-existence of double dermal sinuses has not been reported previously.

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Title: Double dermal sinuses: a case study
Authors: Mostafa El Khashab
Farideh Nejat
Abolhasan Ertiaei
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-281

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Double dermal sinuses: a case study

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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