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True tail in a neonate.

Paras R Kothari1, Arun Gupta, Gauri Shankar

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, LTM Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, India. drparaskothari@rediffmail.com

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|March 11, 2005
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True tails are rare congenital anomalies in the lumbo-sacral region, distinct from pseudo tails. Correctly identifying true tails is crucial for appropriate treatment and prognosis in neonates.

Area of Science:

  • Medical case report
  • Developmental biology
  • Neonatal care

Background:

  • Differentiating true tails from pseudo tails in the lumbo-sacral region is clinically significant.
  • Both conditions have different treatment strategies and prognoses.
  • True tail (caudal appendage) is an extremely rare congenital anomaly.

Observation:

  • A case of a true tail in a neonate is presented.
  • This rare event highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis.
  • Fewer than 40 cases of true tails have been documented globally.

Findings:

  • The neonate presented with a rare true tail.
  • Diagnostic confirmation relied on clinical and potentially imaging findings.
  • This case adds to the limited literature on true tails.

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Implications:

  • Accurate diagnosis of true tails is essential for appropriate neonatal management.
  • Understanding the rarity of true tails aids in clinical awareness.
  • Further research may elucidate the embryological origins and long-term outcomes.