Sirenomelia (Mermaid Syndrome)

Abstract

Abstract Objective: To report a rare fetal abnormalities case Method: Case report Case: Reported case of a 37-year-old patient came to the emergency room at RSIA Siti Hawa Padang with complaints of inpartu signs in the last 8 hours before entering the hospital. After the examination, the diagnosis was G3P2A0L3 35-36 weeks of preterm parturient active phase of first stage + twice previous CS + breech presentation. Then, the patient was planned for an emergency CS at 07.50 am. Born babies with genitalia form was not identified, BW: 2030 grams, BH: 30 cm, Scoring Apgar: 3/5, there are congenital abnormalities in the lower extremity of the baby like mermaid form. After observing the baby’s room, the baby was declared dead at 09.50 am. Conclusion: Sirenomelia is a rare congenital defect that has a fatal impact, characterized by varying degrees of fusion in the lower limbs, thoracolumbar spinal anomalies, sacrococcygeal agenesis, genitourinary and anorectal atresia. Because of the poor prognosis, management of sirenomelia will be very difficult with unexpected results. Key words : Fetal abnormalities, Sirenomelia, Mermaid syndrome.