Clinical and Cytogenetic Analysis of a Baby with Vestigial Tail and Limb Defects
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 7
Abstract
Vestigial tail otherwise called the neuroectodermal appendage is a rare occurrence. Very few cases have been reported in literature. Several congenital anomalies may coexist with vestigial tails. Associated cutaneous stigmata like dermal sinus, lipoma, hyperpigmented skin, hair patch have also been documented. In this study an attempt has been made to investigate the clinical and cytogenetic profile of a female infant with a tail like structure in the lumbosacral region associated with multiple limb defects. Cytogenetic profiles of family members were studied by performing karyotype analysis to look for chromosome level involvement in the development of this condition. The cytogenetic profiles were found to be normal. The tail was excised successfully without neurological deficits and limb defects were surgically corrected.
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Deepthy Vijayaraghavan
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