Caudal regression syndrome

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Urinary incontinence

Patient Data

Age: 3 years
Gender: Female
mri

The spinal cord is blunted at T11-T12 level, giving a cigar-shaped appearance of the conus medullaris) with associated hypoplastic sacrum and agenesis of the coccyx. Features in keeping with a caudal regression syndrome. 

No other associated anomalies in this case.

Case Discussion

Typical MRI features of a caudal regression syndrome.

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