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My granddaughter is 16 years old. she has had a 2 sacral dimples since birth. lately they have started to bleed. is this cause for concern?

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Dr. Ivy Fisher answered

Get checked: When one has a congenital sacral dimple, there can be a connected tract that can have discharge or bleed. A neurosurgeon (specialist) can examine and do radiographic studies to better determine the cause and treatment.

Answered 9/20/2016

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A member asked:

My granddaughter is 16 years old. she has had a 2 sacral dimples since birth. lately they have started to bleed. is this cause for concern?

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Dr. Ivy Fisher answered

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