Caudal regression syndrome
Synonyms: Caudal dysgenesis syndrome | Caudal dysplasia | Caudal regression sequence
A rare congenital malformation of the lower spinal segments characterized by a high truncated conus with either aplasia or hypoplasia of the sacrum and lumbar spine. Coexisting malformations of gastrointestinal genitourinary skeletal nervous system are commonly described.
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