Sirenomelia
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Date
2022-09
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Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation Ahmednagar
Abstract
Sirenomelia is a rare and fatal congenital defect characterized by varying degrees of lower limb fusion, thoracolumbar spinal anomalies, sacrococcygeal agenesis, genitourinary, and anorectal atresia. We report a case of baby, born with narrow chest, bilateral hypoplastic thumb, fused lower limbs with a single foot and 5 toes, absent external genitalia, imperforate anus and umbilical cord with single umbilical artery. When diagnosed antenatally, termination should be offered
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Sirenomelia, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Mermaid Syndrome, Potter's Facies
Citation
Shinde Dr. Mahesh, Shinde Dr. Abhijit, Kumar Dr. Sushrut, Mhaske Dr. Sunil Natha, Waydande Dr. Suresh. Sirenomelia. VIMS Health Science Journal. 2022 Sept; 9(3): 81-83