A Case of Sirenomelia Diagnosed at 14 Gestational Weeks.
- Author:
Eun Ho JEONG
1
;
Du Sik KONG
;
In Hyun KIM
;
Kyung Sul LEE
;
Gun Ho LEE
;
Jae Hong KIM
;
Su Jin KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Korea. bogundr@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sirenomelia;
Renal agenesis;
Transvaginal and transabdominal ultrasonography
- MeSH:
Amniotic Fluid;
Diagnosis;
Ectromelia*;
Female;
Humans;
Lower Extremity;
Oligohydramnios;
Parturition;
Pregnancy;
Pregnancy Trimester, First;
Single Umbilical Artery;
Ultrasonography;
Urinary Tract
- From:Korean Journal of Perinatology
2003;14(4):422-426
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Sirenomelia, characterised by a complete or incomplete fusion of the lower extremities, is a severe form of caudal defect affecting 1 in 60,000 births. Most cases of sirenomelia die within 5days after birth and are associated with abnormalities such as renal agenesis, urinary tract agenesis, single umbilical artery, etc. Thirdtrimester ultrasonographic diagnosis is usually impaired by severe oligohydramnios whereas the amount of amniotic fluid may be efficient to allow diagnosis in the late first trimester. We report of a case of sirenomelia at 14 weeks of gestation using prenatal transvaginal and transabdominal ultrasonography.
