Sirenomelia: A Rare Entity

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. It should be suspected in antenatal period in cases presenting with severe oligohydramnios and intra-uterine growth retardation. Here, we report a case of sirenomelia in a 26th weeks foetus.

Sirenomelia: A Rare Entity.

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. It should be suspected in antenatal period in cases presenting with severe oligohydramnios and intra-uterine growth retardation. Here, we report a case of sirenomelia in a 26th weeks foetus.

An Accessory Uterine Cavity As A Cause of Pelvic Pain.

Mullerian abnormality is a rare cause for pain abdomen and especially in multiparae who have dysmenorrhoea. It may interfere with quality of life. Surgical treatment if offered early may reduce suffering. We hereby report a case to increase the awareness regarding the mullerian abnormality as a cause of chronic pelvic pain in females.