A Case Report Of Sirenomelia Sympus Dipus (Mermaid Syndrome)
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 11
Abstract
Sirenomeliasympusdipus or mermaid syndrome is a rare and fatal congenital condition, which is not associated with chromosomal anomalies. The fusion of the lower extremities characterizes it to form one single lower limb, sacral and pelvic bony anomalies, absent external genitalia, imperforate anus, and renal agenesis or dysgenesis and its etiology remains unclear. There are approximately 300 cases reported in the literature. This syndrome is incompatible with life due to the association of several congenital visceral abnormalities. Our case was a live born, normally delivered by assisted breech vaginal delivery at preterm by a 19-year-old second gravida of lower socioeconomic status. Examination of the baby revealed caudal dysgenesis having fusion of lower limbs. The extremities and both feet were fused with webbing of the toes and absence of external genitalia and anus. The baby died minutes after birth and we report this case due to its rarity and term live birth.
Authors and Affiliations
Tenzin Rapgyll Gengla, Shamulailatpam Santosh Sharma, Toli Nyorak, Pawan Kumar
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