Clinical Quiz—A Rare Case of Anal Canal Duplication in the Context of Currarino Syndrome

Currarino syndrome (CS) is a rare condition that presents with any combination of a sacral defect, a presacral mass, and an anorectal malformation. This collection, referred to as Currarino's triad, may not necessarily present as all three abnormalities in the diagnosis of the syndrome. Anal ca...

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Main Authors: Sean Jared Connor, Giulia Brisighelli, Nirav Patel, Marc A. Levitt
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/3c6efa822d4345aa8755b2ba2140bdb0
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Summary:Currarino syndrome (CS) is a rare condition that presents with any combination of a sacral defect, a presacral mass, and an anorectal malformation. This collection, referred to as Currarino's triad, may not necessarily present as all three abnormalities in the diagnosis of the syndrome. Anal canal duplication (ACD) is an even rarer occurrence. We present a case that lies on the CS spectrum with an associated ACD and discuss a complex surgical challenge that necessitated a customized management plan, devised through a multidisciplinary approach.