Currarino syndrome: variable imaging features in three siblings with HLXB9 gene mutation

Abstract

Currarino syndrome (CS) is characterized by the triad of partial sacral defect, anorectal malformation, and presacral mass and has been recently reported to be associated with mutations in the HLXB9 gene, which have been suggested to be the genetic background of CS. Phenotypic expression of the HLXB9 gene mutation in a CS family varies from an incomplete to a complete triad. We present variable clinical and imaging features of CS in three siblings with genetically identified HLXB9 mutation. Clinical presentation, management and outcome were also reviewed, and we suggest that magnetic resonance imaging should be used as a screening tool in the members of a CS family with genetic mutation in order to avoid morbidity and mortality from an undiagnosed presacral mass.