Sirenomelia with Oesophageal Atresia: A Rare Association

Abstract

We are reporting a rare case of sirenomelia with oesophageal atresia. Sirenomelia is a lethal sporadic defect of which lower gastrointestinal tract anomalies are characteristic findings. Respiratory and upper gastrointestinal tract malformations like oesophageal atresia occur in about 20-35% of cases. Though its occurrence has been described, it has been reported only rarely. This report aims at describing this uncommon association along with its histological features.

Keywords

• oesophageal atresia
• sirenomelia
• tracheoesophageal fistula
• mermaid