Prenatal Sonographic Image of Sirenomelia with Anencephaly and Craniorachischisis Totalis
Joint Authors
Sugiura, Takako
Sato, Yuka
Nakanami, Naoyuki
Tsukimori, Kiyomi
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-11-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Sirenomelia is a rare congenital malformation characterized by varying degrees of fusion of the lower extremities.
It is commonly associated with severe urogenital and gastrointestinal malformations; however, the association of sirenomelia with anencephaly and rachischisis totalis is extremely rare.
To our knowledge, the prenatal sonographic images of this association have not been previously published.
Here, we present prenatal sonographic images of this association, detected during the 17th week of gestation through combined two-dimensional, four-dimensional, and color Doppler ultrasound.
Two-dimensional ultrasound images showed anencephaly, spina bifida, and possible fusion of the lower limbs.
Three-dimensional HDlive rendering images confirmed the final diagnosis of sirenomelia with anencephaly and rachischisis totalis.
The patient opted to undergo medical termination of pregnancy and delivered a fetus with fused lower limbs, anencephaly, and rachischisis totalis confirming the in utero imaging findings.
Awareness of these rare associations will help avoid misdiagnoses and facilitate prenatal counselling.
This case highlights the importance of a thorough ultrasound examination.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sugiura, Takako& Sato, Yuka& Nakanami, Naoyuki& Tsukimori, Kiyomi. 2018. Prenatal Sonographic Image of Sirenomelia with Anencephaly and Craniorachischisis Totalis. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145867
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sugiura, Takako…[et al.]. Prenatal Sonographic Image of Sirenomelia with Anencephaly and Craniorachischisis Totalis. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145867
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sugiura, Takako& Sato, Yuka& Nakanami, Naoyuki& Tsukimori, Kiyomi. Prenatal Sonographic Image of Sirenomelia with Anencephaly and Craniorachischisis Totalis. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145867
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145867