title: A Very Rare Cause of Anal Atresia: Currarino Syndrome.
abstract: Currarino syndrome (triad) is an extremely rare condition characterized by presacral mass, anorectal malformation, and sacral bone deformation. The complete form of this syndrome displays all three irregularities. Herein, we report a male case who was admitted to our hospital with symptoms of urinary system infection and persistent constipation 2 years after colostomy operation performed with the indication of rectovestibular fistula and anal atresia, diagnosed as Currarino syndrome based on imaging modalities. In a patient who was admitted because of the presence of anal atresia, in order to preclude potential complications, probable concomitancy of this syndrome should not be forgotten. Early diagnosis is important for the prevention of meningitis, urinary tract infections, and malignant change.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Cengiz Gokcek Obstetrics and Children's Hospital, 27560, Sehitkamil, Gaziantep, Turkey.
authors.forename: Sevgi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Buyukbese Sarsu
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Cengiz Gokcek Obstetrics and Children's Hospital, 27560, Sehitkamil, Gaziantep, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mehmet Ergun
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Parmaksiz
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ersin Arslan Training and Research Hospital, 27090, Sehitkamil, Gaziantep, Turkey.
authors.forename: Esra
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cabalar
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Cengiz Gokcek Obstetrics and Children's Hospital, 27560, Sehitkamil, Gaziantep, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Karapur
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ersin Arslan Training and Research Hospital, 27090, Sehitkamil, Gaziantep, Turkey.
authors.forename: Cihat
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kaya
keywords: Anorectal malformation; Currarino syndrome; Presacral mass; Sacral bone deformation; Urinary tract infections