People's Journal of Scientific Research
Published June 1, 2010 | Version v1
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Newborn with tail - A genetic throwback

Authors/Creators

  • 1. Department of Obstetrics & Gynocology, Subharti Medical College, Meerut - 252002
  • 2. General Surgery, Subharti Medical College, Meerut - 252002
  • 3. Anatomy, Subharti Medical College, Meerut - 252002
  • 4. Pathology, Subharti Medical College, Meerut - 252002

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The birth of a child with a caudal appendage resembling a tail generates an unusual interest and anxiety . True human tail is a rare event; less than 40 cases have been reported in the literature so far. It is defined as a caudal, vestigial, midline protrusion of muscle and adipose tissue with skin covering . We are reporting a case of true tail in a baby, a rare event in human.

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