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Indian Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine

Volume  4, Issue 1, January - June 2017, Pages 81-85
 

Case Report

Sirenomelia

Liza Bulsara*, Sunil Mhaske**

*Resident **Professor & Head, Dept. of Paediatrics, DVVPF’s Medical College, Ahmednagar-414111. Maharashtra.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijmfnm.2347.999X.4117.14

Abstract

 Sirenomelia (mermaid syndrome) is a rare congenital anomaly with characteristic feature of complete or partial fusion of lower limbs. Although, this syndrome is incompatible with life due to the association of several congenital visceral abnormalities; however, there are few reports of surviving infants [1]. Here, we are reporting a case was a live born, normally delivered at term by a 27-year-old third gravida of lower socioeconomic status. Examination of the baby revealed caudal dysgenesis having fusion of lower limbs, single leg with 1 foot and 5 toes. There was no identifiable external genitalia and anus.

Keywords: Sirenomelia; Caudal Regression Syndrome; Mermaid Syndrome; Potter’s Facies.


Corresponding Author : Liza Bulsara*