At my baby's last checkup, the doctor checked the top of her butt for what she called a "dimple". She said that the baby didn't have one, and said "that's good". I asked why she was checking for it, and she just said that it can be indicative of other things. Does anyone know what these "other things" are? Can it be something serious? Please, only serious answers! Thanks!
2006-12-05 06:27:18 · 9 answers · asked by Leah B 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
That "dimple" is call a pilenidol (I'm a terrible speller) dimple. It is present in some babies without any consequence. It can, in some cases, be indicative of the spinal column not being completely formed and could cause some nerve deficits in the feet and legs.
Not having one is a good thing.
If you ever feel the doctor has not explained things so that you fully understand what she's talking about, ask her for more information. It's your right as a parent to have things explained so that you understand it.
If you feel that you can't get the information you need, you might want to find another doctor for your baby. Little ones are too precious. As a parent, you deserve complete and understandable information about your child.
2006-12-05 06:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Q What is a pilonoidal sinus? The pediatrician who checked my healthy new- born grandson last week found this, and suggested an MRI. We would like more information on what it is, and what the effect of this sinus might be in the future.
A I believe your grandson's doctor was referring to a dermal sinus. It looks like a very deep dimple or pit behind the anus that you can't see the bottom of. It may be attached to the baby's tailbone. There may be an open channel there that can get infected and may be connected to the baby's spinal canal. If it is connected, it could cause what we call a "tethered cord", meaning that it causes traction, or pulling on the spinal cord as the baby grows. Or it could allow infection to spread to the spinal canal, even cause meningitis. The pediatrician is recommending an MRI to see how deep the pit is, or if it is a true sinus, or channel to the spinal canal. If it is attached to the spinal canal, it would require surgery to avoid the potential complications I mentioned. If it isn't very deep, the doctor would likely just watch it.
A pilonidal sinus is actually another type of pit in the same area that is acquired, or develops over time. It can get obstructed, causing an abscess, or cyst. Then, if it gets infected, it is really painful and requires drainage or excision (removal). If not infected, it requires no treatment.
Answered by Tamara Barstow, MD, Pediatrics, ADHD, Eugene, PHMG/PED-Barger (5/2/2002)
http://www.peacehealth.org/apps/Expert/qa.asp?SubjectID=6
2006-12-05 06:31:09 · answer #2 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
my 8 month old has such a dimple its at the base of the sacral bone and its not good becase if the dimple goes too deep it can severs the nerves to the legs so the other things she might be looking for would be leg or nerve issues
2006-12-05 08:06:42 · answer #3 · answered by teresa p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure that the doctor was checking to make sure the back of the pelvis was aligned and fused correctly.
2006-12-05 06:31:44 · answer #4 · answered by Mama Ro 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 22:09:20 · answer #5 · answered by greenwell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has that dimple!!!! Luckily our doctor said it is far enough down that it shouldn't ever cause problems.
2006-12-05 07:29:15 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow that makes me think I have never heard of that but my baby has a dipple there and so do I.
2006-12-05 06:49:14 · answer #7 · answered by JustAsk'n 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think he was checking for spina bifida. A spine issue.
2006-12-05 06:34:06 · answer #8 · answered by KathyS 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have 2 kids and i have never had that happen.... I have NO clue
2006-12-05 06:31:46 · answer #9 · answered by goober 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋