Sirenomelia: the mermaid syndrome.
Sirenomelia, or mermaid syndrome, is the extreme form of caudal regression syndrome. We present another case of this fascinating anomaly with fused lower limbs, absent external genitalia, and absent genitourinary system. The patient could not be salvaged because of bilateral renal agenesis. Detailed autopsy findings and a review of the literature are presented.
Department of Paediatric surgery, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, 400 012, Parel, Bombay, India.
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Meisheri
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Waigankar
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Patel
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Ramesh
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