PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Sirenomelia is a very rare congenital malformation. It is the fusion of lower limb structure. It is after fatal.
The causes of sirenomelia are unknown, but some people think it runs in the genes of some families.
SYMPTOMS
- Fused legs
- Absence of sacrum
- Vertebral defects
- Imperforate anus
- Absence of rectum, internal and external genitalia and bladder
Sirenomelia can be detected on ultra sounds
The treatment for sirenomelia can only be done by surgery, but most won't make it through because there are many blood vessels in the way.
