A True Human Tail In A Neonate Born In Saudi Arabia: A Case Report

A caudal cutaneous appendage known as the true human tail is a rare and benign condition. Different classification systems have been established, mostly based on the presence of associated spinal dysraphism. Imaging studies play an important role in detecting the prognosis and developing a managemen...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 16; no. 1; p. e53346
Main Authors Algallaf, Sarah A, Alobaid, Majed A, Alghamdi, Shahad G, Alanazi, Kholoud S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Cureus Inc 31.01.2024
Cureus
Subjects
Blood vessels
Body fat
Cartilage
Case reports
Connective tissue
Fetuses
Health care networks
Newborn babies
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Smooth muscle
Spinal cord
spinal dysraphism
magnetic resonance imaging
neonate
case report pediatric
tail
kingdom of saudi arabia (ksa)
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Summary:A caudal cutaneous appendage known as the true human tail is a rare and benign condition. Different classification systems have been established, mostly based on the presence of associated spinal dysraphism. Imaging studies play an important role in detecting the prognosis and developing a management plan. Here, we present a rare case of a true human tail with no underlying spinal dysraphism in a preterm neonate.
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ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.53346