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Child with a tail.

Md Kabirul Islam1

  • 1Dept. of Paediatric Surgery, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Bangladesh. mkislam@gononet.com

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|November 8, 2002
PubMed
Summary
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A child presented with a rare, non-functional tail-like appendage that grew with age. Surgical removal resolved the cosmetic concern effectively, documenting a significant case in medical literature.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Case Report
  • Human Biology
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Human tails are rare congenital anomalies, often associated with spinal dysraphism.
  • This case presents a unique instance of a significant tail-like structure without functional impairment.

Observation:

  • A pediatric patient presented with a congenital tail-like appendage.
  • The structure measured 20 cm, representing the longest reported in English literature.
  • No functional deficits or associated spinal abnormalities were noted.

Findings:

  • The tail-like structure exhibited growth correlating with the patient's age.
  • Histopathological examination (if performed) would reveal its composition.
  • Surgical excision was performed with excellent cosmetic outcomes.

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Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of human tail presentations and their potential for isolated cosmetic concerns.
  • Highlights the importance of surgical intervention for psychological well-being in pediatric patients with congenital anomalies.
  • Contributes to the literature on rare congenital malformations and their management.