Volume : 9, Issue : 1, January - 2020

CAUDAL REGRESSION SYNDROME-A CASE REPORT

Vineela Dantuluri, Surya Laxmi Devi Matta, Ramesh T. V

Abstract :

BACKGROUND: Caudal Regression Syndrome(CRS) is a spectrum of congenital malformation which consists of anomalies of the rectum ,genitourinary system,lumbosacral spine and the lower limbs. CASE CHARACTERISTICS: A 5yrs 8months female child with sacral agenesis,hypoplasia of lower limb with neurogenic bladder with chronic kidney disease(CKD). OBSERVATION: CRS usually present with variety of other associated anomalies.therefore thorough examination should be done to rule out other anomalies MESSAGE: Proper diagnosis helps in therapeutic and may improve the outcome. CIC helps in prevention or delay in occurrence of CKD.