# A True Human Tail In A Neonate Born In Saudi Arabia: A Case Report

**Authors:** Sarah A Algallaf, Majed A Alobaid, Shahad G Alghamdi, Kholoud S Alanazi

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53346 · 2024-01-31

## TL;DR

A rare case of a true human tail in a preterm baby from Saudi Arabia is reported, with no spinal issues.

## Contribution

This case adds to the limited literature on true human tails without spinal dysraphism in neonates.

## Key findings

- The neonate had a true human tail but no spinal dysraphism.
- Imaging confirmed the absence of spinal abnormalities.
- The case highlights the importance of thorough imaging for accurate diagnosis.

## Abstract

A caudal cutaneous appendage known as the true human tail is a rare and benign condition. Different classification systems have been established, mostly based on the presence of associated spinal dysraphism. Imaging studies play an important role in detecting the prognosis and developing a management plan. Here, we present a rare case of a true human tail with no underlying spinal dysraphism in a preterm neonate.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** spinal bifida (MESH:D016136), benign congenital anomaly (MESH:D000013), periventricular leukomalacia (MESH:D007969), lipoma (MESH:D008067), congenital malformations (OMIM:163000), myelomeningocele (MESH:D008591), developmental or congenital anomalies (MESH:C566440), spina bifida (MESH:D016135), teratoma (MESH:D013724), respiratory distress (MESH:D012128), tethered cord syndrome (MESH:D009436), neoplasms (MESH:D009369), midline lesion (MESH:C538667), spinal cord malformations (MESH:D013118), cyanosis (MESH:D003490), tag (MESH:C566904), tachypnea (MESH:D059246), chondrodystrophy (MESH:D010009), meningocele (MESH:D008588)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

## Figures

4 figures with captions in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC10831137/full.md

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC10831137