A child is being examined, and a tuft of hair over a birthmark in the sacrococcygeal area is noted with no other abnormalities. This could represent:
A) meningocele.
B) spina bifida occulta.
C) myelomeningocele.
D) split cord malformation.

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A tuft of hair over the sacrococcygeal area is a classic sign of spina bifida occulta, which is a mild form of spina bifida where there is a small defect in the spine but no protrusion of the spinal cord or meninges.

A Child Is Being Examined, and a Tuft of Hair