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Sirenomelia apus with vestigial tail.

Authors :
Parikh TB
Nanavati RN
Udani RH
Source :
Indian journal of pediatrics [Indian J Pediatr] 2005 Apr; Vol. 72 (4), pp. 367.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Sirenomelia is an exceptionally rare congenital malformation characterized by complete or near complete fusion of lower limbs. A newborn with clinical features of sirenomelia including fused lower limbs in medial position, absent fibula, anal atresia, complete absence of urogenital system (bilateral renal agenesis, absent ureters, urinary bladder, absent internal and external genitalia), a single umbilical artery and a vestigial tail is reported. Association of vestigial tail with sirenomelia is not described in the literature.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0973-7693
Volume :
72
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian journal of pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15876775