Abstract

MOURAZ, Mariana et al. Caudal regression syndrome: a case of early prenatal diagnosis without maternal diabetes. Acta Obstet Ginecol Port [online]. 2016, vol.10, n.3, pp.249-252. ISSN 1646-5830.

Caudal regression syndrome (CRS) is a rare and severe syndrome in which a segment of the lumbo sacral spine and spinal cord fails to develop. CRS is generally diagnosed at prenatal assessment, commonly in the late second trimester. The pathogenesis is still unclear, however its relationship to maternal diabetes is well established. The authors report a case of CRS diagnosed at 17 weeks of gestation.

Keywords : Lumbosacral region/abnormalities; Spinal cord/abnormalities; Ultrasonography; Prenatal diagnosis.

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