Diffuse hypertrichosis and faun-tail naevus as cutaneous markers of spinal dysraphism

Summary We describe two cases of spinal dysraphism where detection of the cutaneous signs − namely a faun‐tail naevus and diffuse hypertrichosis − led to early recognition of the occult neurological abnormalities and institution of corrective surgery. The dermatologist may be the first physician to...

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Published inClinical and experimental dermatology Vol. 27; no. 8; pp. 645 - 648
Main Authors Antony, F. C., Holden, C. A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford, UK Blackwell Science Ltd 01.11.2002
Blackwell
Oxford University Press
Subjects
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatology
Female
Hair and nails disorders
Humans
Hypertrichosis - complications
Infant
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical sciences
Skin Neoplasms - complications
Spinal Dysraphism - complications
Spinal Dysraphism - diagnosis
Tumors of the skin and soft tissue. Premalignant lesions
Human
Diffuse
Case study
Hair
Dysraphia
Skin disease
Nervous system diseases
Malformation
Nevus
Hypertrichosis
Child
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Summary:Summary We describe two cases of spinal dysraphism where detection of the cutaneous signs − namely a faun‐tail naevus and diffuse hypertrichosis − led to early recognition of the occult neurological abnormalities and institution of corrective surgery. The dermatologist may be the first physician to observe these skin changes and an early neurosurgical referral can prevent subsequent neurological complications.
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ISSN:0307-6938
1365-2230
DOI:10.1046/j.1365-2230.2002.01091.x