Sirenomelia

نویسنده

Kanchan Kayastha

چکیده

The newborn at arrival in emergency room of our institution was hypothermic and cyanosed. Neonate was resuscitated. Clinical examination following resuscitation revealed fused lower segment of the body below pelvis into a single limb with no feet. Posture of the lower torso was that of alphabetic letter L when viewed from the back. There were no openings for urogenital system and anal opening was also absent [Image].

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