Human born with a tail: A case report

Sarmast, Arif Hussain; Showkat, Hakim İrfan; Mir, Sohail Farooq; Ahmad, Sheeraz; Bhat, Abdul Rashid; Kirmani, Altaf Rehman

doi:10.7196/sajch.456

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“…➢ Adhering to proper hygiene practices, including handwashing, after handling metals, and ensuring adequate ventilation in areas where metal-related hobbies are pursued. ➢ Testing drinking water for metal contamination, especially if it is utilized for drinking purposes [41].…”

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Heavy Metal Toxicity in Human Beings

Khomdram,

Soni,

Kumar

et al. 2024

E3S Web Conf.

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The escalation of industrial activities over the past century has significantly heightened human exposure to heavy metals, posing grave threat to the health as well as the environment. Cadmium, mercury, and lead are few of the many heavy metals. They are prevalent pollutants and are absorbed, retained, and accumulated within the human body. On the basis of the absorbed dosage, exposure route, and duration, the range of the toxicity fluctuate. While these metals are essential in limited quantities, excessive exposure can lead to severe health complications and disorders. This review examines the mechanisms and adverse effects of cadmium, mercury, and lead on human health when present in exceedingly large amounts.

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Section: Preventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Heavy Metal Toxicity in Human Beings

Khomdram,

Soni,

Kumar

et al. 2024

E3S Web Conf.

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Human tail- a rare anatomical mystery: A case report

Ahmad¹

2020

J Pediatr Adolesc Surg.

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Background: Human tails are rare entities and can be classified as true tails and pseudotails. True tails are composed of adipose tissue, connective tissue, muscles, vessels, nerves, and mechanoreceptors whereas pseudotails may be an anomalous prolongation of the coccygeal vertebra, lipoma, teratoma, chondrodystrophy or parasitic fetus. Case Presentation: A 3-month-old male baby had a tail like appendage since birth which was gradually increasing in size. After complete workup, an elective resection was done under general anesthesia. Postoperative recovery was uneventful. Conclusion: Surgical excision of the tail is the ultimate and may be the only surgical intervention required in these patients.

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Human born with a tail: A case report

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Heavy Metal Toxicity in Human Beings

Heavy Metal Toxicity in Human Beings

Human tail- a rare anatomical mystery: A case report

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