| Literature DB >> 7430236 |
J A Bar-Maor, K M Kesner, J K Kaftori.
Abstract
Two children and one infant with a "human tail" are presented. The patho-embryology of this medical curiosity is briefly discussed. Treatment is usually unnecessary but resection of part of the coccyx together with the "tail" may become indicated by coccygodynia or for aesthetic reasons.Entities:
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Year: 1980 PMID: 7430236
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Br ISSN: 0301-620X