The 'human tail' causing tethered cervical cord

Abstract

Study design: Human tails continue to elicit curiosity till the present times. A unique case of human cervical dysraphism is described. Objectives: In addition to the cosmetic stigma, these cutaneous markers provide a lead to reach the underlying spinal dysraphic states. Setting: Plains of North India. Methods: A case of human tail at the neck region is presented, whose cutaneous deformity lead the clinicians to his underlying spinal dysraphic state. Results: The final outcome of the patient was favorable. Conclusion: Such markers should always be looked upon with a caution. The present report describes a unique case of a human neck tail, a causing cervical cord tethering. © 2007 International Spinal Cord Society All rights reserved.