Characterization of complete Currarino syndrome in pediatrics-a comparison between CT and MRI.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study sought to analyze the computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics of the classical triad elements and the associated anomalies in pediatric complete Currarino syndrome (CS) to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the 2 different imaging methods in displaying the abnormalities of this disease.

Methods

The clinical and radiological features of 32 pediatric patients with complete CS diagnosed histologically and/or radiologically were retrospectively analyzed.

Results

All 32 complete CS patients presented with the classical triad of congenital anorectal malformation (ARM), sacral agenesis, and presacral mass. Anal atresia, which is the most common congenital ARM, was observed in 19 of the 32 patients (59.4%).

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8848446 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature