[Prenatal diagnosis of anatomo-pathologic aspects of 2 cases of sirenomelia]

Minerva Ginecol. 1990 Apr;42(4):147-51.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The antenatal echographic diagnostic aspects and anatomopathological features of two foetuses suffering from sirenomelia, or caudal pole regression syndrome, are examined. Conduction of the two cases is compared. In the first case, observed at the 22nd week, antenatal diagnosis of sirenomelia led to the therapeutic interruption of pregnancy. The second case, seen close to term, closed with the birth of an already dead sirenomelic foetus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Induced
  • Adult
  • Ectromelia / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Fetal Death
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Ultrasonography