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Sirenomelia: a rare case of foetal congenital anomaly.

Abstract
Sirenomelia, alternatively known as 'mermaid syndrome' is a very rare congenital deformity in which the legs are fused together, giving them the appearance of the tail of a mermaid'. Other birth defects are always associated with sirenomelia, most commonly abnormalities of the kidneys, large intestines, and genitalia. The present case is a one of sirenomelia associated with an absent right kidney, mild left hydronephrosis, single umbilical artery, and severe oligohydramnios. We discuss the findings, relative to the present literature and related etiopathogenesis.
AuthorsMeena Dharmraj, Sumitra Gaur
JournalJournal of clinical neonatology (J Clin Neonatol) Vol. 1 Issue 4 Pg. 221-3 (Oct 2012) ISSN: 2249-4847 [Print] India
PMID24027732 (Publication Type: Case Reports)

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