Abstract

A case of sirenomelia with exomphalos in one of a pair of identical twins is described. Radiological examination revealed eight cervical and six lumbar vertebrae, a small pelvis, agenesis of the right ileum, a hypoplastic sacrum and mandibulofacial dysplasia. Autopsy findings included a single umbilical artery, aplasia of the right and hypoplasia of the left kidney, absence of the renal artery, of both ureters, the bladder, the urethra and the rectum.

Keywords: caudal regression syndrome, exomphalos, sirenomelia

How to cite

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Oğuz A, Gökalp A, Gültekin A, Örsal M. A case of sirenomelia in one of a pair of identical twins, and in association with exomphalos. Turk J Pediatr 1986; 28: 205-210. https://doi.org/10.24953/turkjpediatr.1986.3957