A group of rare genetic developmental defect during embryogenesis disorders characterized by varying degrees of caudal abdomen, pelvic, renal, anorectal, urogenital and/or lumbosacral spine malformations, with or without lower limb fusion. Phenotype is highly variable ranging from minor forms with isolated coccygeal agenesis to severe forms presenting with a single rudimentary limb. Central nervous system anomalies have also been reported. [from
ORDO]