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...

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Published inPediatric surgery international Vol. 11; no. 8; p. 580
Main Authors Meisheri, I V, Waigankar, V S, Patel, M P, Naregal, A, Ramesh, S, Muthal, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.10.1996
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0179-0358
DOI:10.1007/BF00626073