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J Prenat Med
; 3(3): 42-3, 2009 Jul.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22439043
RESUMO
OBJECTIVE: Sirenomelia (Mermaid syndrome) is a rare anomaly of caudal region of the body, presented with fusion of the lower limbs. Genito-urinary, gastro-intestinal, neural tube and vertebral anomalies are found in most cases. METHODS: We present a case of sirenomelia diagnosed in the first tri-mester, associated with dextrocardia, and omphalocele CONCLUSION: First trimester diagnosis of sirenomielia is possible and early diagnosis gives the parents the option of early pregnancy termination.