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2016 |
Month:
July
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Volume:
5 |
Issue:
3 |
Page:
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Sirenomelia Apus – A Case Report with Review of Literature
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Correspondence
Kalyani Raju,
Dr. Kalyani Raju,
Professor of Pathology, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College,
Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, Karnataka-563101, India.
E-mail: drkalyanir@rediffmail.com :
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Sirenomelia is a lethal fetal malformation where the lower limbs are fused giving the appearance of woman body and fish tail. It is associated with gastrointestinal and urogenital malformations and is incompatible with postnatal life. Early diagnosis during antenatal period helps in less traumatic termination of pregnancy. Recurrence is unknown / not increased. In present case, 19 years female presented with 28 weeks of amenorrhea and antepartum hemorrhage. Ultrasound revealed placenta previa, abruptio placentae and intrauterine death of fetus. Medical termination of pregnancy was done. X-ray of fetus, external examination and internal examination showed features of Sirenomelia – Apus type.
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