| In occult spinal dysraphism, spinal lipomas and dermal sinus tracks are the most common disorders presenting as clinical problems. |
| It is often related to spinal dysraphism or occasionally occurs as a result of repeated lumbar punctures. |
| Kyphotic deformity develops at the site of the spinal dysraphism as a result of the lateralised erector spinae muscles becoming perverted flexors of the spine. |
