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[Currarino syndrome].

M Estévez¹, I Miner, M A Ruiz Benito

¹Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital Donostia, San Sebastián. maria.estevezdomingo@osakidetza.net

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Currarino syndrome, a caudal regression disorder, presents with a presacral mass, sacral defect, and anorectal malformation. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management are crucial to prevent complications in affected children.

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Developmental Biology

Background:

Currarino syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder, a subtype of caudal regression syndrome.
It classically presents with a triad of presacral mass, sacral bone defect, and anorectal malformation.
Clinical suspicion necessitates a thorough search for these anomalies and associated malformations to prevent complications.

Observation:

A 17-month-old female infant initially presented with rectal stenosis requiring rectoplasty.
During the procedure, a presacral mass, a key feature of Currarino syndrome, was discovered.
The infant experienced complications due to the previously undiagnosed presacral mass.

Findings:

The case highlights the potential for delayed diagnosis of Currarino syndrome, even in the presence of related anomalies.
Undiagnosed presacral masses can lead to significant complications, as seen in this patient.
The importance of recognizing the full spectrum of Currarino syndrome, including less obvious presentations, is emphasized.

Implications:

Early and accurate diagnosis of Currarino syndrome is vital for timely and appropriate multidisciplinary management.
Prompt identification and treatment of associated malformations, such as presacral masses, can mitigate severe complications.
This case underscores the need for heightened clinical awareness and diagnostic vigilance for Currarino syndrome in pediatric patients with anorectal malformations.