Which of the following is false about spina bifida occulta?
- 'Spina bifida occulta' is failure of bony fusion of the veebral column - It is covered by skin, with or without an overlying tuft of hair, lipoma or sinus. - It usually requires no treatment. - Sometimes, sinus carries risk of recurrent meningitis - then should be excised
It is failure of bony fusion of the veebral column
There is skin covering overlying the veebral defect
Presence of a tuft of hair , lipoma or sinus on skin indicates a defect in spinal cord
Early surgical repair is usually indicated
Congenital CNS malformations