Caudal regression syndrome
ORPHA:3027· ICD-10 Q76.0
Definition
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.
- Prevalence
- Unknown
- Inheritance
- Multigenic/multifactorial, Not applicable
- Age of onset
- Antenatal, Neonatal