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Sirenomelia: A Case Report
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Introduction: Sirenomelia is a congenital structural anomaly characterized by abnormal development of the caudal region of the body with varying degrees of fusion of lower limbs. Most of the times, the condition is fatal for the baby. Most babies do not survive even after surgery. Fifty percent of cases are seen as stillbirths, and it is much more common in identical twins. This abnormality was initially confused with caudal regression syndrome, but later was given a new name, i.e., sirenomelia mermaid syndrome. Case Report: We present a case of a 15-year-old boy with partially fused lower limbs. A provisional diagnosis of sirenomelia is made and detailed review and surgery was planned. The boy did not report for further treatment. Conclusion: Very rare disorder with prevalence of 1 in 100,000 live births with a total of 300 cases reported till today in which nine are from India. The precise etiology of sirenomelia was not well understood. Many theories have been proposed but none of these is considered definitive. It is very important to diagnose this condition by ultrasonography so that termination of pregnancy can be carried out.