Magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and conventional X-ray in 3 cases of symmelia.
BACKGROUND
Symmelia is a rare birth defect, often combined with severe malformations of the urogenital system and the lower gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, a deformed pelvis and various degrees of separation of the lower limbs are present.


METHODS
We report the examination findings of 3 autopsy specimens of symmelia using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) with 3-dimensional (3D) reconstructions, and conventional X-ray.


CONCLUSIONS
MRI and CT with the addition of 3D visualization can be used additionally with autopsy and conventional X-ray images in the investigation of such complex anatomical abnormalities.
Dorenbeck
Ulrich
U
Department of Diagnostic Radiology University Hospital of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany. ulrich.dorenbeck@uniklinik-saarland.de
Schreyer
Andreas G
AG
Plendl
Philipp J
PJ
Hees
Herbert
H
Feuerbach
Stefan
S
Held
Paul
P
D004480:Ectromelia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed