SIRENOMELIA (MERMAID SYNDROME)A DIFFICULT DIAGNOSIS!

Abstract

Sirenomelia, which is also known as mermaid syndrome, is an extremely rare congenital developmental disorder characterized by anomalies of the lower spine and the lower limbs. Affected infants are born with partial or complete fusion of the legs.Additional conditions may occur with sirenomelia including imperforate anus, spina bifida, and heart (cardiac) malformations. Sirenomelia is often fatal during the newborn period.

Keywords: Mermaid syndrome; Sirenomelia; Spina bifida; Imperforate anus