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Posted On : 15 Mar 2026

Is it necessary to do a spinal MRI for children with a sacral sinus tract and what can I tell parents about their child?

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AMREEN TABANI

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yes it needs to be evaluation

1 Day ago

P

Preetha Sakthi

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yes,we need to evaluate further about neural tube abnormalities

4 Days ago

D

Dfsa Ata

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yes
tell family about excluding other underling deformities

5 Days ago

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OgahTimothy ejuorulim

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necessary if > 3months old

5 Days ago

G

Gladys Yonah

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a ct willdo.

5 Days ago

Answer 1

For a child less than three months of age, a sacral ultrasound is sufficient. Older child with abnormal Neuro exam or meningitis needs an MRI. A tract may signify underlying spinal dysraphism. Patent tract may cause recurrent meningitis.

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