Abstract
Sirenomelia is a rare fatal condition characterized by fusion of the lower limbs. Its etiology is unknown. It is believed that there is a connection between sirenomelia and maternal diabetes but this association has not been firmly established. Here a case of a sirenomeliform infant born to a diabetic mother is reported.
How to cite
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Gürakan B, Karaaslan E, Balci S. Sirenomelia in an infant of a diabetic mother. A case report. Turk J Pediatr 1996; 38: 393-397.