%0 Journal Article
%T Caudal appendage in infant: diagnostic approach of the true tail.
%A Bilyalova G
%A Zhumadilova Z
%A Jaxalykova K
%A Turgumbaeva A
%J BMJ Case Rep
%V 17
%N 8
%D 2024 Aug 12
%M 39134336
暂无%R 10.1136/bcr-2024-260351
%X True human tails, a rare and perplexing congenital phenomenon, continue to intrigue medical practitioners due to their complex aetiology. A male term neonate presented to our paediatric surgery department with a true tail arising from the left lumbosacral region. The antenatal period was uneventful, and the neonate exhibited normal development and vital parameters. Clinical examination revealed a tail-like structure covered by normal skin, devoid of spontaneous movements or bony elements. Neurological assessments and ultrasound examinations showed no associated abnormalities. The patient's family history included a sibling with hypospadias. This case adds to the limited literature on true tails and highlights the importance of thorough evaluation and management of such rare anomalies.