Background:

Currarino syndrome is a non-frequently disease, presenting several malformations consisting of a triad: anal stenosis, sacrococcygeal malformation and presacral mass; its diagnosis is habitually performed in adulthood.

Objective:

To report a case diagnosed with Currarino syndrome in the fetal stage.

Case report:

A 22-week gestation male fetus with Currarino syndrome, at necropsy he was found to have: sacrococcygeal defect (total absence of the sacrum), presacral mass or tumors (cystic appearance), non-perforated anus and absence of intergluteal fold, sigmoid stenosis and single scrotal pouch, single, pelvic and polycystic kidney, with exit of 2 ureters.

Conclusions:

Currarino syndrome is characterized by a triad of appearances, in many cases it can be overlooked and underdiagnosed, so early detection can prevent complications in adulthood and improve life quality.

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