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Magnetic resonance imaging revealed sacral agenesis with preservation of S1, a low-lying conus medullaris consistent with tethered cord, and features of lipomyelocele. He underwent L4\u2013S1 laminectomy and detethering under intraoperative neuromonitoring. Intraoperatively, a cystic lesion adherent to the cauda equina nerve roots was identified and excised. Histopathology confirmed an epidermoid cyst. Postoperatively, the patient remained neurologically stable. Evaluation of his mother revealed partial sacral agenesis on imaging despite minimal neurological symptoms, suggesting familial CRS with variable expressivity.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n This case highlights the importance of considering underlying spinal dysraphism in children with recurrent midline cutaneous infections and supports targeted imaging of first-degree relatives in suspected familial CRS. 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