Sacral Agenesis with Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction—A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Sacral agenesis (part of the caudal regression syndrome) is a rare and severe sacral developmental abnormality. It is a congenital malformation of unknown aetiology with possible involvement of genetic and teratogenic factors. It is described by various degrees of developmental failure, the most e...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/6113/13694_CE(Ra1)_F(GH)_PF1(VSUAK)_PFA(NC_AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Sacral agenesis (part of the caudal regression syndrome) is a rare and severe sacral developmental abnormality. It is a congenital
malformation of unknown aetiology with possible involvement of genetic and teratogenic factors. It is described by various degrees of
developmental failure, the most extreme and rare being sirenomelia or mermaid syndrome. The associated malformations comprise
anorectal, vertebral, urological, genital, and lower limb anomalies. Approximately 15-20% mothers of these children have insulin
dependent diabetes mellitus. The case is being reported for its rarity and educative value because prognosis is good in isolated sacral
agenesis. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |