What does an indentation over the sacral area indicate?
Patient: Hi..my sister noticed a small indentation over the sacral area on the gluteal cleft 4 days ago. There is no mass of hairs or cyst over the indentation. It is a well circumscribed non inflammed indentation. Should we go and seek for medical attention to see if it is related to any bony deformities/spina bifida/ renal problems etc?Thank you in advance Doctor: Hi,If this dimple is painless and doesn't increase in mass I wouldn't worry. Usually they don't need any medical treatment. Rarely, sacral dimples are associated with a serious underlying abnormality of the spine or spinal cord. Examples include: Spina bifida. A very mild form of this condition, called spina bifida occulta, occurs when the spine doesn't close properly around the spinal cord but the cord remains within the spinal canal. Hope the above information helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan