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The human tail

F L Lu1, P J Wang, R J Teng

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Republic of China.

Pediatric Neurology
|November 7, 1998
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Human tail anomalies, often linked to spinal dysraphism and tethered spinal cord, require careful evaluation. Early imaging and long-term follow-up are crucial for managing these congenital conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Developmental Biology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Human tail, a rare congenital anomaly, presents as a protruding lesion in the lumbosacrococcygeal region.
  • Understanding the developmental and regression processes of human tails is crucial for clinical management.

Observation:

  • A case of a newborn with a tail-like structure, lipoma, and tethered spinal cord is presented.
  • Literature review (1960-1997) identified 59 cases, noting higher incidences of spinal dysraphism (49.15%) and tethered spinal cord (20.34%) than previously reported.

Findings:

  • The study highlights a significant association between human tails and underlying spinal abnormalities.
  • A new classification system is proposed, categorizing human tails based on their association with spinal dysraphism.

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Implications:

  • Preoperative detailed imaging, preferably Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), is essential to detect potential tethered spinal cord syndrome.
  • Long-term follow-up is necessary to monitor for sequelae, particularly in cases with co-existing spinal dysraphism.