Faun tail naevus: a cutaneous marker of spinal dysraphism.

Abstract

We describe three cases (one male and two females) of faun tail nevi, which is one of the most important cutaneous marker of spinal dysraphism. One of the patients presented with acro-osteolysis leading to auto amputation of the toes of the left foot, which required operative intervention. This lays stress on the early recognition of lumbar paraspinal skin lesions and early treatment to avoid irreversible sequelae.

• Authors: Ritika Gupta, Archana Singal, Deepika Pandhi
• Journal: Indian pediatrics (Indian Pediatr) Vol. 42 Issue 1 Pg. 67-9 (Jan 2005) ISSN: 0019-6061 [Print] India
• PMID: 15695864 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Acro-Osteolysis (diagnosis, physiopathology)
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Early Diagnosis
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Nevus, Pigmented (diagnosis, physiopathology)
• Spinal Dysraphism (diagnosis, physiopathology)