Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication: Both babies with sirenomelia’ in twin pregnancy: a case report and review of literature
Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2015;4(3):908-910.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20150126
Abstract
Sirenomelia, also called as ‘Mermaid syndrome’, is a rare congenital malformation of uncertain aetiology. It is characterised by fusion of the lower limbs and commonly associated with severe urogenital and gastrointestinal malformation. We report a case of twin pregnancy with both babies had sirenomelia. No previous case of ‘both babies with sirenomelia’ in twin pregnancy has been reported till date.
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Malda Medical College and Hospital, Malda, West Bengal, India
