A Baby with a tail

A BABY WITH A TAIL




 A full‑term baby is delivered without complications.


During the newborn examination, a soft, skin‑covered appendage is noted at the lower back, just above the gluteal cleft.


It measures about 11cm in length.


There is no movement.

No bone is felt within it.


The parents are anxious.

“Is this a tail?”


You are the clinician.


What is this condition?  

And what must you rule out before considering removal?



Please advise needed

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