A Rare Cause of Low Back Pain: Report of a Tailgut Cyst

Tailgut cysts, also known as retrorectal cystic hamartomas, are rare developmental abnormalities that typically occur in the retrorectal space. They are believed to arise from remnants of the embryonic hindgut (Hjermstad and Helwig, 1988). They can present as incidental findings during routine exami...

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Main Authors: E. A. Joyce, D. O. Kavanagh, D. C. Winter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/623142
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