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  • Title: Possible genetic correlation of an occipital dermal sinus in a mother and son. Case report.
    Author: Ansari S, Dadmehr M, Nejat F.
    Journal: J Neurosurg; 2006 Oct; 105(4 Suppl):326-8. PubMed ID: 17328285.
    Abstract:
    Occipital dermal sinuses (ODSs) are congenital lesions located in the midline and characterized by a cutaneous pit or dimple. The intracranial extension as well as the associated symptoms are variable. To date, a familial occurrence of these lesions has not been reported. In this paper the authors report on a 2-year-old boy with an ODS and intracranial hypertension. The boy's mother had a similar lesion but did not have any complaints. Following their experience with this case and a literature review, the authors suggest that there may be a genetic basis in certain instances of ODS.
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