What can you tell me about a sacral dimple in the crack on a baby?

Answer by  sunitadas (121)

A sacral dimple is a small hole or divot located just above the buttocks.Atleast 2%of infants born have such type of dimples.This defect occures if the spinal coloumn is not formed properly(when the baby is in mom) i.e it is a malformation in lower layers including the spine and spinal cord.

Answer by  CJ98 (127)

Most of the time these dimples mean nothing and are just another feature on the body. However, in some cases these dimples can be a sign of a spine issue.

Answer by  juanita57 (1374)

A sacral dimple on a baby is usually at the top of the infants crack and it can also be accomplish with a thick patch of hair. Usually nothing is done, but it needs to be kept clean so a cyst won't form.

Answer by  jessyjuan (290)

It needs to be checked by a doctor as it could be an indication of Spina Bifida. It may be nothing and as the baby grows it may go away.

Answer by  worker6692 (107)

sacral dimples could be a sign of kidney problems. You should have you pediatrian examine your baby as soon as possible.

Answer by  kgrim (510)

It is a shallow dimple on the lower back. Most of the time they are harmless. Keep it clean and dry report to your pediatrician if there are any changes.