Newborn with Multiple Congenital Anomalies (MCAs)

Abstract

Congenital anomalies are one of the main causes of physical disabilities, stillbirths and neonatal deaths. It Can contribute to long-term disability, which may have significant impacts on individuals, families, health-care systems and societies.  Diagnosis of a child who presents with multiple congenital anomalies both prenatal and postnatal is still a complex issue. We present a complex case of a newborn with multiple congenital anomalies (MCAs) including hydrocephalus, Down syndrome, phocomelia, ectrodactyl and ambiguous genitalia. This is the first case to be reported in Tanzania and among the few cases in World’s English literatures. Key words: Congenital, Hydrocephalus, Down syndrome, Phocomelia, Ectrodactyl ,Ambiguous genitalia