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Human born with a tail: A case report
Abstract
Case report. An interesting case of a child with a tail-like caudal appendage that had been present since birth is reported. Surgical excision of a pseudo-tail was done together with repair of a meningocele.
Conclusion. Before any form of treatment for a caudal appendage is undertaken, the patient must be evaluated carefully in case it coexists with a lesion of the intraspinal component.
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A H Sarmast, Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar
H I Showkat, Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar
S F Mir, Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar
S R Ahmad, Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar
A R Bhat, Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar
A R Kirmani, Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar
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Date published: 2013-02-12
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