Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Questions of the future in aging and longevity research at the GIMM Festival.

Nature aging·2026

Same author

The emerging role of chemokines and chemokine receptors in the biological and clinical behaviour of pituitary neuroendocrine tumours: An exploratory transcriptomic study.

Journal of neuroendocrinology·2026

Same author

MIF-CD74 signaling drives immune modulation in medulloblastoma.

Neuro-oncology·2026

Same author

Post-Varicella Purpura Fulminans With Extensive Skin Necrosis in a Child.

EJHaem·2026

Same author

Timing for Starting Antiseizure Medication Withdrawal After Epilepsy Surgery in Adults.

Neurology·2026

Same author

Putaminal petechial haemorrhage as the cause of non-ketotic hyperglycaemic chorea: a neuropathological case correlated with MRI findings.

BMJ case reports·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 23, 2026

Spinal Hernia Repair and Cauda Equina Repositioning After Lumbar Decompression under Three-Dimensional Microscopy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Spinal Hernia Repair and Cauda Equina Repositioning After Lumbar Decompression under Three-Dimensional Microscopy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Published on: November 8, 2024

Lumbar pseudo-tail associated with dermal sinus - A case report.

Alexandra Seromenho-Santos¹, Rita Valsassina², José Pimentel³

¹Department of Neurosurgery, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Lisboa, Portugal; Department to Anatomy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.

Neurocirugia (Asturias, Spain)

|September 10, 2017

Summary

Rare human-tail malformations, or lumbosacral skin appendages, can indicate underlying spinal issues. Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for preventing complications and ensuring positive outcomes.

Keywords:

Dermal sinus Disrafismo espinal Malformación Malformation Pseudo-tail Pseudocola Seno dérmico Spinal dysraphism

More Related Videos

A Murine Tail Lymphedema Model

A Murine Tail Lymphedema Model

Published on: February 10, 2021

Author Spotlight: Unveiling the Potential of TUBE Technique in Spinal Surgery

Author Spotlight: Unveiling the Potential of TUBE Technique in Spinal Surgery

Published on: November 17, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 23, 2026

Spinal Hernia Repair and Cauda Equina Repositioning After Lumbar Decompression under Three-Dimensional Microscopy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Spinal Hernia Repair and Cauda Equina Repositioning After Lumbar Decompression under Three-Dimensional Microscopy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Published on: November 8, 2024

A Murine Tail Lymphedema Model

A Murine Tail Lymphedema Model

Published on: February 10, 2021

Author Spotlight: Unveiling the Potential of TUBE Technique in Spinal Surgery

Author Spotlight: Unveiling the Potential of TUBE Technique in Spinal Surgery

Published on: November 17, 2023

Area of Science:

Medical Case Reports
Pediatric Surgery
Neurology

Background:

Lumbosacral and coccygeal skin-covered appendages, often termed human-tails, represent rare congenital malformations.
These appendages can be associated with significant underlying spinal abnormalities.

Observation:

A full-term newborn presented with a lumbar skin appendage and a normal neurological examination.
Spinal magnetic resonance imaging revealed a dermal sinus extending from the appendage into the spinal canal.

Findings:

Surgical intervention on the third day of life involved ligation of the dermal sinus and removal of the appendage.
The infant maintained a normal neurological examination at 12 months post-surgery.

Implications:

Lumbar skin appendages, though rare, warrant comprehensive investigation for associated spinal dysraphism.
Early surgical management and long-term surveillance are crucial for patients with these malformations.