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Sacral hemangiomas and multiple congenital abnormalities
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This study describes five infants with sacral hemangiomas and associated congenital abnormalities, including imperforate anus, renal and bony defects, and skin tags. This unique combination of sacral hemangioma and multiple birth defects was previously undocumented.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Medical Genetics
- Dermatology
Background:
- Sacral hemangiomas are rare vascular tumors.
- Congenital anomalies can present with diverse clinical features.
- The association between sacral hemangiomas and specific birth defects requires further elucidation.
Abstract:
Five infants with sacral hemangiomas and a particular constellation of congenital abnormalities are described. Three of the five infants had an imperforate anus associated with a fistula. Three of the five had renal anomalies; four had bony abnormalities of the sacrum, and three of these also had a lipomeningomyelocele. Four had skin tags, three of which were in the genital and sacral areas. Two of the five also had abnormalities of the external genitalia. This constellation of defects associated with a sacral hemangioma has not been, to our knowledge, elaborated previously.