Mermaid syndrome (sirenomelia)

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Multiple congential abnormalities

Patient Data

Age: Newborn
Gender: Unknown
x-ray

There are multiple congential abnormalities including conjoined lower limbs, abnormal radial rays, mid-spinal hemivertebra and left sided diaphragmatic hernia.

Case Discussion

Newborn with features consistent with mermaid syndrome (sirenomelia), associated with radial ray syndrome, possible congenital diaphragmatic hernia and/or bowel obstruction, and features of advanced surfactant deficiency disease.  

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