The currarino syndrome presenting as neonatal intestinal obstruction in a Nigerian male child

Abstract

We describe the first documented radiologic findings of complete Currarino triad presenting as neonatal intestinal obstruction in a Nigerian male child. A 1-week-old male neonate was admitted for rectal agenesis and had a divided colostomy during which an anterior sacral meningocele was discovered intraoperatively. The imaging evaluation revealed further, the triad of a partial sacral defect, anorectal atresia, and anterior sacral meningocele. These radiologic findings define the rare association known as the Currarino syndrome (CS). The CS expresses a wide phenotypic expression, and so its diagnosis may be elusive. This case emphasizes the need for physicians to be cognizant of the clinical presentation and radiologic findings of CS. It is a triad to remember in infants with anorectal malformations and even older children or adults presenting with chronic constipation.