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Sirenomelia: a case report with literature review

Authors :
Sunita Singh
Gauri Gandhi
Latika Sahu
Krishna Agarwal
Source :
International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology. :430-432
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Medip Academy, 2013.

Abstract

We are presenting a case of Sirenomelia (Mermaid Syndrome), which is an extreme example of the caudal regression syndrome. It invariably presents with lower limb fusion, sacral and pelvic bony anomalies, absent external genitalia, imperfor a te anus, and renal agenesis or dysgenesis. There are approximately 300 cases reported in the literature, 15% of which are associated with twinning, most often monozygotic. The syndrome of caudal regression is thought to be the result of injury to the caudal mesoderm early in gestation. The case encountered was a stillborn baby.

Details

ISSN :
23201770
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........a2db0b0ff414c4b5366bc59daa4af0ac
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5455/2320-1770.ijrcog20130936