Sandeep Pai1, Shreesha Khandige2
BACKGROUND
Caudal regression syndrome also called as sacral agenesis or hypoplasia of the sacrum is a congenital disorder in which there is abnormal development of the lower part of the vertebral column 1 due to which there is a plethora of abnormalities such as gross motor deficiencies and other genitor-urinary malformations which in deed depends on the extent of malformations that is seen. Caudal regression syndrome is rare, with an estimated incidence of 1:7500-100,000.
The aim of the study is to find the frequency of manifestations and the manifestations itself.
METHODS
Fifty patients who were pregnant and were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus were identified and were referred to the Department of Medicine.
RESULTS
In the present study the frequency of manifestations of caudal regression syndrome is 8 in 100 diagnosed patients.
CONCLUSION
The malformations in the babies born to diabetic mothers are high in the population of costal Karnataka and Kerala.
