Currarino's triad diagnosed in an adult woman.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To report on a female patient diagnosed with Currarino's triad in adulthood.

CASE REPORT:

This case presents an adult patient with a medical history of a congenital anal atresia, a partial sacral agenesis, and a surgically treated ectopic anus. After a coincidentally observed presacral mass by MRI, due to unexplained constipation later in adulthood, Currarino's triad was suspected in this patient. This triad consists of anorectal malformation(s), sacrococcygeal defects and a presacral mass of various origin. Further investigation confirmed the mass to be a meningocele, and showed a tethered cord and a syrinx.

CONCLUSIONS:

In (young) patients with anorectal malformations, although having no other symptoms, further examination might be required to exclude Currarino's triad. Importance of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary assessment is recommended to establish adequate treatment if needed.

• Authors: Lotte M E Berghauser Pont, Clemens M F Dirven, Ruben Dammers
• Journal: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (Eur Spine J) Vol. 21 Suppl 4 Issue Suppl 4 Pg. S569-72 (Jun 2012) ISSN: 1432-0932 [Electronic] Germany
• PMID: 22526704 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Anal Canal (abnormalities)
• Digestive System Abnormalities (diagnosis)
• Female
• Humans
• Rectum (abnormalities)
• Sacrum (abnormalities)
• Syringomyelia (diagnosis)
• Young Adult