The Human Tail Associated with Intraspinal Lipoma: Case Report

A case of a tail in a 9-month-old baby is reported. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging clearly demonstrated the presence of spina bifida and lipoma continuous from the tail to the spinal canal. A few medical-historical aspects are discussed. The human tail may be related to spinal dysraphism and requires detailed neuroimaging investigation and microsurgery.

Key words:

Human Tail - Lipoma - Spinal Dysraphism

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