10 Causes of Spina Bifida
Cause #8: Currarino Syndrome
Currarino syndrome or triad is a condition where there are multiple congenital anomalies. The classic triad include anal atresia, presence of pre-sacral mass (meningocele or teratoma), and partial agenesis of the sacrum.
It has also been associated with gynecological malformation, renal malformation, Hirschsprung disease, pelvic abscess, and urinary incontinence. It has an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. This syndrome has been reported to be a cause of spina bifida due to the characteristic presence of a meningocele.
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