Published June 1979 | Version v1
Journal article

Two cases of sacral agenesis

  • 1. Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul (Korea, Republic of)

Description

Sacral agenesis is a central component in the spectrum of anomalies comprising the caudal regression syndrome. Sacral agenesis occurs more frequently in an infant born to mother of diabetes, rubella infection in first trimester than normal mothers. In a patient of sacral agenesis, it is important to recognize the neurologic deficit, neurogenic bladder dysfunction and other congenital anomalies. A case of partial sacral agenesis of 10 years old girl and another case of complete total agenesis associated with multiple anomalies in autopsied newborn are reported.

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
1
Series
11 refs, 4 figs
Journal Page Range
p. 60-63
ISSN
1738-2637

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
41021042
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
AUTOPSY; BLADDER; DIABETES MELLITUS; INFANTS; INFECTIVITY; NEUROLOGY; PATIENTS
Descriptors DEC
AGE GROUPS; ANIMALS; BODY; CHILDREN; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; ENDOCRINE DISEASES; MAMMALS; MAN; MEDICINE; METABOLIC DISEASES; ORGANS; PRIMATES; URINARY TRACT; VERTEBRATES