Journal of Quality in Health Care & Economics (JQHE)
ISSN: 2642-6250
Case Report
Postnatal Diagnosis of Sacral Agenesis with Cerebral Atrophy:
A Case Report
Abstract
Background: Caudal regression syndrome (CRS), also called sacral agenesis is a rare disorder with a spectrum of congenital malformations ranging from simple anal atresia to absence of sacral, lumbar and possibly lower thoracic vertebra. It has an overall incidence of 1 in 60,000 live births.
Case Report: We present a postnatal diagnosed case of CRS, delivered at 36 weeks gestation to a multigravida with poorly controlled gestational diabetes. We highlight the associated findings, which include arthrogryposis, cerebebral atrophy, urogenital and cardiac lesions.
Conclusion: Sacral agenesis is an uncommon entity; the management is quite challenging, requiring multi-disciplinary intervention. The outcome depends on the spectrum and severity of abnormalities.
Keywords: Sacral Agenesis; Postnatal; Diagnosis
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