Occult spinal dysraphism, also referred to as spina bifida occulta, is a mild form of spinal abnormality. This congenital anomaly may go undetected at birth because of the late onset of neurologic symptoms. It is a correctable anomaly that is not life threatening. If detection occurs early in life and corrective surgery is performed, the child has a good chance of living a normal life, with few or no adverse effects.
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