A Case of Type IV Sacral Agenesis: A case report.
- Author:
Yong Hoon HA
1
;
Yong Beom SHIN
;
Hyun Joo SOHN
;
Hyoung Wook PARK
;
Young Sun CHA
;
Hye Jeong MOON
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Korea. mhj0105@paran.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sacral agenesis;
Neurogenic bladder
- MeSH:
Atrophy;
Congenital Abnormalities;
Contracture;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Hip Dislocation;
Humans;
Insulin;
Kidney;
Mothers;
Orthopedics;
Sacrococcygeal Region;
Sacrum;
Scoliosis;
Sensation;
Spine;
Urinary Bladder;
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic
- From:Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
2008;32(4):476-480
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Sacral agenesis is an uncommon condition characterized by absence of different segments of lumbar spine along with total or partial absence of sacrum. It does not have an established etiology but may be associated with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus in the mother. Motor deficits are present and correspond to the level of vertebral agenesis. Sensation is better preserved than motor function. Orthopedic deformities such as hip dislocation, flexion contractures, genu recurvatum, posterior compartment atrophy, scoliosis and so on are observed. Urinary and bladder dysfunction are constant and it can lead to fatal kidney damage, finally. We report one case of type IV sacral agenesis with review of literature.
