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Caudal regression syndrome

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: Child

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mri

The spinal cord is blunted (cigar-shaped conus medullaris) terminating at L1 with a hypoplastic sacrum and underdeveloped buttocks. Features are those of caudal regression syndrome. 

Case Discussion

Caudal regression

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