Caudal regression syndrome.
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2016-07
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A case of caudal regression syndrome was reported in 20 wks foetus
during routine foetal autopsy at GMCH, Chandigarh. The external
examination showed 2 vessels in umbilicus. There was
anteroposterior lengthening of skull. The anal opening was absent.
The lower limbs were fused in thigh region with a small appendages
attached to this on left side which also terminated in foot. The right
foot had 5 toes and left foot had 3 toes. No external genitalia were
seen. On internal examination, the gut was opening in a dilated
cloaca like blind chamber. Kidneys were absent on both sides.X ray
examination revealed small sacrum, femur, tibia in both the legs.
Fibula was absent bilaterally. Caudal dysgenesis syndrome and
caudal regression syndrome are broad terms that refer to a
constellation of caudal congenital anomalies affecting caudal spine
and spinal cord, hind gut, urogenital system, and the lower limbs.
The etiology, incidence, causative factors of this case will be
discussed in light of available literature
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Sacral agenesis, presacral mass, anorectal malformation
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Sharma A, Abraham J, Amrutha K V, Sharma M. Caudal regression syndrome. International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2016 July; 5(2): 1259-1264.