Caudal appendage in infant: diagnostic approach of the true tail
Bilyalova G. Zhumadilova Z. Jaxalykova K. Turgumbaeva A.
12 August 2024BMJ Publishing Group
BMJ Case Reports
2024#17Issue 8
True human tails, a rare and perplexing congenital phenomenon, continue to intrigue medical practitioners due to their complex aetiology. A male term neonate presented to our paediatric surgery department with a true tail arising from the left lumbosacral region. The antenatal period was uneventful, and the neonate exhibited normal development and vital parameters. Clinical examination revealed a tail-like structure covered by normal skin, devoid of spontaneous movements or bony elements. Neurological assessments and ultrasound examinations showed no associated abnormalities. The patients family history included a sibling with hypospadias. This case adds to the limited literature on true tails and highlights the importance of thorough evaluation and management of such rare anomalies.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology №2, Astana Medical University, Astana, Kazakhstan
Department of Internal Diseases With Courses in Gastrology, Pulmonology, Nephrology and Endocrinology, Astana Medical University, Astana, Kazakhstan
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology №2
Department of Internal Diseases With Courses in Gastrology
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