Mermaid Syndrome (Sirenomelia): With Use of Mifepristone and Misoprostol in Early First Trimester with Failed Medical Abortion and Continuing Pregnancy in A Multipara with Bad Obstetric History
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
Mermaid syndrome (Sirenomelia) is a congenital structural anomaly characterized by an abnormal development of the caudal region of the body with different degrees of fusion of the lower extremities giving them the appearance of a mermaid's tail; resembling the mermaid of Greek mythology. This deformity is also known as Symmelia, Symposia, Sympus, Uromelia and Monopodia. It is a rare congenital deformity with an incidence of approximately 1 case per one lakh births with male: female ratio of 3:1. The precise aetiology is not known but diabetes, genetic, irradiation and teratogenic factors are often incriminated. We are reporting a case of mermaid syndrome associated with unsuccessful medical abortion after Mifepristone and Misoprostol used at 6th wk of gestation in a multipara with bad obstetric history which is probably the first such case in our knowledge. Keywords: Mermaid syndrome (Sirenomelia), congenital structural anomaly
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Dhan Raj Bagri, Dr R. K. Gupta, Dr. Priyanshu Mathur, Dr Rahul Mittal
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