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What workup do you recommend for patients with low back pain and imaging concerning for spina bifida occulta?

What referrals do you recommend/imaging orders?
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Neurology · Metropolitan General
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In cases of suspected spina bifida occulta, imaging of the entire spine and Neurosurgery referral are usually recommended. MRI is generally considered the imaging modality of choice, which can also detect other coexisting abnormalities such as tethered cord, while CT can be helpful in better imaging...

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