Human tail with spina bifida

Abstract

A true human tail is a rare occurrence and is defined as a caudal, vestigial, midline protrusion with skin covering connective tissue, muscle, vessels and nerves. We report a case of true human tail in a child, which is a very rare happening in humans.

Key words:

• Human tail
• spina bifida
• spinal dyscaphism

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and the writing of the paper.