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Pediatric Exams-why they are done
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This is the answer page for January 2007 case
Newborn with Imperforate Anus and
multiple anomalies
Plain Films
Arrow points to
the absent sacral segments
The lateral view shows the
missing lower sacral segments
The tip of the spinal cord is "bullet-shaped" consistent
with
"caudal-regression" group 1
Correct Answer: Caudal regression
group 1
This type is likely to have
less-severe spinal-type anomalies compared to group 2 which
often have multiple severe neurologic abnormalities
Reference
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