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M D Saheb¹, I C Reddy, K Anandam

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A rare faun tail nevus, a skin condition, was found in a teenage girl. Radiological scans revealed bifid vertebrae, but no associated neurological, urinary, or bone complications were present.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Orthopedics
Radiology

Background:

Faun tail nevus, a congenital skin anomaly, can sometimes be associated with underlying spinal abnormalities.
Bifid vertebrae represent a congenital malformation of the vertebral column.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a case of faun tail nevus in an adolescent female.
To document radiological findings of bifid vertebrae in conjunction with this nevus.
To highlight the absence of associated complications.

Main Methods:

Case report presentation.
Clinical examination.
Radiological imaging (e.g., X-ray, MRI) of the spine.

Main Results:

A teenage girl presented with a faun tail nevus.
Radiological examination confirmed the presence of bifid vertebrae.
No neurological deficits, urological issues, or orthopedic complications were identified.

Conclusions:

Faun tail nevus can occur with spinal malformations like bifid vertebrae.
This case demonstrates that such associations may not always lead to clinical complications.
Early radiological assessment is crucial for identifying potential underlying skeletal anomalies.