Caudal regression syndrome type 2 associated with tethered cord: review of magnetic resonance images. A case report
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Caudal regression syndrome, Neural tube defects, Sacral agenesis, Diabetes mellitusAbstract
Caudal regression syndrome, also known as caudal dysplasia sequence, is a rare severe congenital anomaly characterized by variable extension agenesis of the distal vertebral bodies (sacrococcygeal or lumbosacrococcygeal), which is frequently associated with other musculoskeletal malformations of the pelvis and lower extremities; neurological, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and cardiac abnormalities have also been described. In the evaluation of caudal regression syndrome, magnetic resonance imaging MRI) allows an adequate diagnosis not only of congenital anomalies of the spinal cord and spine, but also of most associated anomalies in the pelvic region. We present the case of a 1-year-old male with MRI of caudal regression syndrome type 2, tethered spinal cord, intradural lipoma, presence of butterfly vertebrae, hemivertebrae and duplication. This article describes the imaging findings of caudal regression syndrome as well as the differences in its classification.
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