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Caudal regression syndrome — Clinical Guidelines

Overview

Caudal regression syndrome (CRS) is a congenital disorder characterized by malformations of the lower spine, spinal cord, and associated structures such as the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. It ranges from partial agenesis of the sacrococcygeal vertebrae to more severe forms involving thoracolumbar regions 2 5. Caudal duplication syndrome, a distinct entity, involves duplications of structures derived from the cloaca and notochord, often presenting with complex urogenital and anorectal anomalies 1 6.

Diagnosis

Key Diagnostic Criteria: Absence or hypoplasia of sacrococcygeal vertebrae, spinal cord dysgenesis, associated anomalies in gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems 2 5.

Recommended Tests:

- Ultrasonography: Antenatal detection of spinal defects and associated anomalies 10 15. - MRI: Detailed evaluation of spinal cord and soft tissue involvement, including characteristic imaging findings like wedge-shaped cord terminus 9 14. - Radiological Imaging: X-rays and CT scans to assess skeletal anomalies 2 11.

Management

First-Line Treatments:

- Surgical Interventions: Addressing specific anomalies such as imperforate anus, rectourethral fistulas, and urinary tract obstructions 3 13. - Urological Management: Procedures like transureteroureterostomy for crossed fused renal ectopia and vesicostomy for urinary diversion 3.

Adjunctive Treatments:

- Multidisciplinary Care: Collaboration between pediatric surgeons, urologists, orthopedic specialists, and rehabilitation therapists 1 10. - Supportive Care: Management of neurological deficits, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and orthopedic issues 5.

Special Populations

Pregnancy: Maternal pre-gestational diabetes mellitus is a significant risk factor for CRS 2 15.

Pediatrics: Early surgical intervention and multidisciplinary support are crucial for improving outcomes 3 10.

Comorbidities: CRS often coexists with other anomalies like annular pancreas, femoral hypoplasia, and sirenomelia, requiring tailored management plans 8 17.

Key Recommendations

Prenatal Surveillance: Routine ultrasonography in high-risk pregnancies, particularly in diabetic mothers, to detect CRS early 15 (Evidence: Moderate).

Comprehensive Imaging: Utilize MRI and radiological imaging for detailed assessment of spinal and associated anomalies in diagnosed cases 9 14 (Evidence: Moderate).

Multidisciplinary Approach: Implement a multidisciplinary team approach for comprehensive management addressing surgical, urological, and rehabilitative needs 10 13 (Evidence: Expert opinion).

References

1 Kuang R, Song S, Cheng KW, Chamberlin DA, Mejaddam AY, Chamberlin JD. Double Trouble: A Case Report of Caudal Duplication Syndrome. Urology 2025. link 2 Krishnan V, Jaganathan S, Jayappa S, Glasier C, Choudhary A, Ramakrishnaiah R et al.. Clinical and radiological evaluation of caudal regression syndrome. Pediatric radiology 2024. link 3 Duh YC, Chia ST, Sheu JC, Peng CC. Crossed fused renal ectopia with segmental fusion of bilateral ureters and abdominal aortic anomalies in a patient with caudal regression syndrome. European journal of pediatric surgery : official journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [et al] = Zeitschrift fur Kinderchirurgie 2007. link 4 Duesterhoeft SM, Ernst LM, Siebert JR, Kapur RP. Five cases of caudal regression with an aberrant abdominal umbilical artery: Further support for a caudal regression-sirenomelia spectrum. American journal of medical genetics. Part A 2007. link 5 Hentschel J, Stierkorb E, Schneider G, Goedde S, Siemer S, Gortner L. Caudal regression sequence: vascular origin?. Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association 2006. link 6 Bajpai M, Das K, Gupta AK. Caudal duplication syndrome: more evidence for theory of caudal twinning. Journal of pediatric surgery 2004. link 7 Al-Zaiem MM. Caudal Regression Syndrome and peno-scrotal transposition. Saudi medical journal 2001. link 8 Romeo MG, Nicoletti MC, Saporito A, Cilauro S, Romeo DM, Smilari P. Caudal regression syndrome and annular pancreas: a rare association. Clinical dysmorphology 2000. link 9 Hirano H, Tomura N, Watarai J, Kato T. Caudal regression syndrome: MR appearance. Computerized medical imaging and graphics : the official journal of the Computerized Medical Imaging Society 1998. link00002-0) 10 Adra A, Cordero D, Mejides A, Yasin S, Salman F, O'Sullivan MJ. Caudal regression syndrome: etiopathogenesis, prenatal diagnosis, and perinatal management. Obstetrical & gynecological survey 1994. link 11 Dominguez R, Rott J, Castillo M, Pittaluga RR, Corriere JN. Caudal duplication syndrome. American journal of diseases of children (1960) 1993. link 12 Turnock RR, Brereton RJ. Peno-scrotal transposition and the caudal regression syndrome. European journal of pediatric surgery : official journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [et al] = Zeitschrift fur Kinderchirurgie 1991. link 13 Shanberg AM, Rosenberg MT. Partial transposition of the penis and scrotum with anterior urethral diverticulum in a child born with the caudal regression syndrome. The Journal of urology 1989. link38988-7) 14 Pappas CT, Seaver L, Carrion C, Rekate H. Anatomical evaluation of the caudal regression syndrome (lumbosacral agenesis) with magnetic resonance imaging. Neurosurgery 1989. link 15 Perrot LJ, Williamson S, Jimenez JF. The caudal regression syndrome in infants of diabetic mothers. Annals of clinical and laboratory science 1987. link 16 Lage JM, Driscoll SG, Bieber FR. Transposition of the external genitalia associated with caudal regression. The Journal of urology 1987. link43156-9) 17 Riedel F, Froster-Iskenius U. Caudal dysplasia and femoral hypoplasia-unusual facies syndrome: different manifestations of the same disorder?. European journal of pediatrics 1985. link 18 Welch JP, Aterman K. The syndrome of caudal dysplasia: a review, including etiologic considerations and evidence of heterogeneity. Pediatric pathology 1984. link 19 Schmitt HP, Kawakami M. Unusual split of the spinal cord in a caudal regression syndrome with myelocystocele. Brain & development 1982. link80075-2)

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