| Human Tail: Nature's Aberration. | |
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PMID: 22241711 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Human tail refers to a congenital cutaneous appendix protruding from the lumbosacral region. It is usually associated with an underlying spina bifida occulta, a form of spinal dysraphism. A contiguous fibrolipoma can sometimes be seen extending from the subcutaneous portion of the tail into the inferior spinal cord, resulting in tethered cord syndrome. Management of such lesions includes complete neurologic examination and magnetic resonance imaging. Early diagnosis and microsurgical intervention can prevent development or progression of severe neurologic defects in later life. |
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Dipti Kumar; Akshay Kapoor |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-1-12 |
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Title: Journal of child neurology Volume: - ISSN: 1708-8283 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-1-13 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8606714 Medline TA: J Child Neurol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Kapoor Newborn and Childcare Center, India. |
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