Congenital absence of the lumbo-sacral spine. A report of an unusual case.
A 47-year-old woman with complete absence of the lumbar and sacral spine had complete fecal and urinary continence, as well as successful social and functional adaptation without any surgical, prosthetic or rehabilitative assistance.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012447:Sacrum / Q000002:abnormalities*