Relationship of Sirenomelia with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Hypothyroidism
Hilal Karabag Citlak 1 * , Huseyin Kaya 2 , Ismail Kursad Gokce 2
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1 Department of Child Health and Diseases, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey2 Department of Child Health and Diseases Neonatology Unit, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey* Corresponding Author

Abstract

Sirenomelia is a rare congenital structural anomaly characterized by developmental disorders of the caudal region. Abnormalities observed in sirenomelia constitute the most severe form of caudal regression syndrome (CRS). It can be diagnosed by antenatal ultrasonography. The present study aimed to discuss a case with sirenomelia born from a mother with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and hypothyroidism. The present study is the first case report in the literature in which maternal hypothyroidism and sirenomelia were found simultaneously.

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Article Type: Original Article

EUROPEAN J MED ED TE, 2021, Volume 14, Issue 4, Article No: em2117

https://doi.org/10.30935/ejmets/11275

Publication date: 14 Oct 2021

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