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The human tail associated with intraspinal lipoma: case report
1Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine GATA, Etlik-Ankara, Turkey. beyincer@gata.edu.tr
Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery : MIN
|March 29, 2001
Summary
A human tail in a 9-month-old infant was linked to spina bifida and spinal lipoma. Early neuroimaging and microsurgery are crucial for managing this rare congenital anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Developmental Biology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Human tails are rare congenital anomalies.
- Often associated with underlying spinal dysraphism.
- Requires careful diagnostic evaluation.
Observation:
- A case of a 9-month-old infant presenting with a tail is described.
- Imaging revealed spina bifida and a lipoma.
- The lipoma extended from the tail to the spinal canal.
Findings:
- The presence of a tail in infants can indicate spinal dysraphism.
- Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are essential for diagnosis.
- The continuous lipoma highlights the connection between external anomalies and the spinal cord.
Implications:
- Early and accurate diagnosis is vital for appropriate treatment.
- Microsurgery may be necessary to address the spinal cord involvement.
- Understanding the embryological basis is key to managing these conditions.