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Do Two Gluteal Clefts Cause Problems For Child?

Hi! My four year old daughter was born with two butt cracks. She has the normal one, and then a v shape above it. Inside this v shape is another hole. It did not seem that deep, but the older she gets the deeper it seems to be. Should I be worried? Will this cause any other problems for her?
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
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this condition is called a skin dimple, if this dimple is in midline and below the iliac crest and it has a closed end , then there is nothing to worry about .
but if it's above the iliac crest or not exactly at midline or it hasn't a dead end then it must be investigated because it's a sign of what is called spina bifida which can be related to anomalies in the spinal cord or vertebral column.
I recommend visiting the pediatrician to examin this hole and see where it's location .
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Do Two Gluteal Clefts Cause Problems For Child?

this condition is called a skin dimple, if this dimple is in midline and below the iliac crest and it has a closed end , then there is nothing to worry about . but if it s above the iliac crest or not exactly at midline or it hasn t a dead end then it must be investigated because it s a sign of what is called spina bifida which can be related to anomalies in the spinal cord or vertebral column. I recommend visiting the pediatrician to examin this hole and see where it s location . I hope this helps