Abstract
Sirenomelia is a congenital disorder of multiple malformations that includes a fusion of the lower limbs giving a mermaid-like appearance to the affected fetus. We report a case of sirenomelia occurring in a 30-year-old woman who had early-onset severe oligohydramnios, and the syndrome was diagnosed during the baby's delivery.
Keywords: sirenomelia, mermaid-like tail, renal agenesis, lower limb fusion.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Tanvi Katoch
Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGI, Chandigarh
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i7.07
