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Multidisciplinary Approach in Management of Currarino Syndrome in a Female Infant: A Case Report on Rare Congenital

Ferdinand Medard Shilikale1,2, Cui Mingyu1, Liu Guihai1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University Jinan Shandong China.

Clinical Case Reports
|July 30, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Currarino Syndrome (CS) requires prompt diagnosis in infants with persistent constipation and sacral anomalies. Early imaging and surgical care are crucial to avoid severe complications like bowel obstruction and infection.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Medical Genetics
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Currarino Syndrome (CS) is a rare congenital condition.
  • It presents with a characteristic triad of anorectal malformations, sacral defects, and presacral masses.
  • Early recognition is vital for optimal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of suspecting Currarino Syndrome in infants with specific symptoms.
  • To emphasize the necessity of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management.
  • To outline potential severe complications associated with delayed diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical presentation review focusing on persistent constipation and sacral anomalies.
  • Diagnostic imaging techniques for identifying sacral defects and presacral masses.
  • Multidisciplinary surgical approach for management.

Main Results:

  • Persistent constipation and sacral anomalies are key indicators for suspecting CS.
  • Appropriate imaging aids in early and accurate diagnosis.
  • Timely surgical intervention is critical.

Conclusions:

  • Currarino Syndrome diagnosis should be considered in infants with constipation and sacral anomalies.
  • Early diagnosis through imaging and prompt multidisciplinary surgical management are essential.
  • Preventing complications such as bowel obstruction, infection, and neurological impairment is paramount.

Keywords:
Currarino syndromeanorectal malformationperineal fistulapresacral massrecto‐ vestibular fistulasacral hypoplasia dysgenesisteratoma

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