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Human tail with spina bifida.

S P S Chauhan¹, N N Gopal, Mohit Jain

¹Postgraduate Department of Surgery, M. L. N. Medical College, Allahabad 211002, India.

British Journal of Neurosurgery

|November 20, 2009

Summary

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A true human tail, a rare caudal appendage, was observed in a child. This vestigial midline protrusion contains skin, connective tissue, muscle, vessels, and nerves.

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Area of Science:

Medical Science
Developmental Biology
Human Anatomy

Background:

True human tails are rare congenital anomalies.
Defined as a midline, caudal protrusion.
Involves skin, connective tissue, muscle, vessels, and nerves.

Observation:

A case of a true human tail in a child is presented.
This represents a very rare occurrence in human development.

Findings:

The observed anomaly aligns with the definition of a true human tail.
Histological components include skin, connective tissue, muscle, vessels, and nerves.

Implications:

Contributes to the understanding of rare congenital malformations.
Highlights the spectrum of human developmental variations.
Provides a case study for further research into caudal appendage development.