| Sirenomelia in a monoamniotic twin: a case report. | |
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PMID: 16572916 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Sirenomelia is a rare congenital malformation characterized by fusion of the lower extremities and is associated with renal agenesis and absent bladder. Oligohydramnios usually occurs early in pregnancy. CASE: A 21-year-old primigravida with a twin gestation was diagnosed with sirenomelia in 1 of the twins at 18 weeks; they were delivered at 34 weeks. The infant was in perfect respiratory condition, lived for 5 days and died of nonpulmonary causes. CONCLUSION: Absence of oligohydramnios in monoamniotic twins allows free movement of the fetus in utero, facilitates the visualization of fetal organs on ultrasound and aids early prenatal diagnosis. It also delays the death of the sirenomelia infant due to the improved respiratory condition. |
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Authors:
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Mohamed N Akl; Abdelaziz A Saleh |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of reproductive medicine Volume: 51 ISSN: 0024-7758 ISO Abbreviation: J Reprod Med Publication Date: 2006 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-03-31 Completed Date: 2006-07-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0173343 Medline TA: J Reprod Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 138-40 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Michigan State University, Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan 48503, USA. maklmd@aol.com |
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Adult Ectromelia / diagnosis* Fatal Outcome Female Gestational Age Humans Infant, Newborn Oligohydramnios / physiopathology, ultrasonography* Parity Pregnancy Pregnancy Outcome* Pregnancy, Multiple Twins, Monozygotic* Ultrasonography, Prenatal |
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