scholarly journals Sirenomelia: The Mermaid Syndrome-A Rare Case Report

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-147
Author(s):  
Sehereen Farhad Siddiqua ◽  
Sharmin Abbasi ◽  
Abrar Saqif Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Developmental Disorder ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Complete Fusion ◽  
Newborn Period ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Mermaid Syndrome ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
Apparent Reason ◽  
Gastrointestinal Abnormalities

Sirenomelia, which is also known as mermaid syndrome, is an extremely rare congenital developmental disorder characterized by anomalies of the lower spine and the lower limbs. Affected infants are born with partial or complete fusion of the legs1. Additional malformations may also occur including genitourinary abnormalities, gastrointestinal abnormalities, anomalies of the lumbarsacral spine and pelvis and absence or underdevelopment (agenesis) of one or both kidneys. Affected infants may have one foot, no feet or both feet, which may be rotated externally. The tailbone is usually absent and the sacrum is partially or completely absent as well. Additional conditions may occur with sirenomelia including imperforate anus, spina bifida, and heart (cardiac) malformations. Sirenomelia is often fatal during the newborn period. The exact cause of sirenomelia is unknown, most cases occur randomly for no apparent reason (sporadically). We report a case of 30 years old primi wt 115 kg, non diabetic, normotensive, euthyroid at 38 weeks pregnancy deliverd a baby with mermaid syndrome.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 2: Jul 2017, P 144-147

scholarly journals High bifurcation of common carotid artery and origin of thyrolingual trunk - a rare case report

2015 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 102-104
Author(s):  
Sudipa Biswas ◽  
Suranjali Sharma ◽  
Sanjib Kumar Ghosh ◽  
Soumya Chakraborty
Keyword(s):  
Carotid Artery ◽  
Common Carotid Artery ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Superior Thyroid Artery ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Medial Side ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
The Right ◽  
North Bengal

AbstractIn this rare case, found during routine dissection of head and neck in North Bengal Medical College on the right side of the neck, common carotid artery bifurcated at a higher level than usual and 1.25 cm below the bifurcation, gave a common origin of lingual and superior thyroid artery from its medial side (thyorolingual trunk). No such anomaly was noted on the left side. This type of combination of variations has important clinical implications.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER OF M E DULLARY CYSTIC KIDNEY WITH EXTRA BILATERAL LOBE: A RARE CASE REPORT

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (7) ◽  
pp. 738-743
Author(s):  
Maniyar Roshan Z ◽  
Syed Muneer ◽  
Venkateshwara Reddy M ◽  
Praveen Jahan
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Developmental Disorder ◽  
Cystic Kidney ◽  
Rare Case Report

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: A Rare Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 85-86
Author(s):  
ABHIJIT SHINDE ◽  
Dr. Sunil Natha Mhaske ◽  
Dr. Shreya Nilesh Bhate
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Features ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Born Term ◽  
Female Child ◽  
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita ◽  
Multidisciplinary Management ◽  
Joint Contractures ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Rare Case Report

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita is a descriptive term with various etiologies and complex clinical features including multiple joint contractures of various limb joints. It is associated with malformations, malfunctions and neurologic deficiencies. We report the case of a new born term female child admitted at Rural Medical College, Ahmednagar (Maharashtra) with positive family history and evident clinical features of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. Multidisciplinary management was instituted. This case is presented for its rarity.

Sirenomelia: A Rare Congenital Anomaly

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-273
Author(s):  
Davinder Bhardwaj ◽  
Shivendra K Sinha ◽  
Arvinder K Heer ◽  
Pallavi Verma
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
External Genitalia ◽  
The Body ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Abnormal Development ◽  
Complete Fusion ◽  
Amniotic Fluid Index ◽  
Rare Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Mermaid Syndrome ◽  
Caudal Regression

ABSTRACT Introduction Sirenomelia is a congenital structural anomaly characterized by abnormal development of the caudal region of the body. The peculiar characteristics of sirenomelia are complete fusion of bilateral lower limbs giving the fetus an appearance of mermaid. The other anatomical defects may be renal agenesis, gastrointestinal defects, and absent external genitalia. The outcome of the condition is usually fatal for the baby despite attempts for corrective surgery. This abnormality was initially confused with caudal regression syndrome, but later was given a new name, i.e., sirenomelia mermaid syndrome. Case report We present a case of a 23-year-old primigravida unbooked case reported at 25 weeks 6 days period of gestation with complaint of decreased fetal movements. The ultrasound was suggestive of single live intrauterine fetus of 24 weeks with severe oligohydramnios (amniotic fluid index 1–2 cm). Based on fetal magnetic resonance imaging, which revealed multiple congenital anomalies including nonvisualization of kidneys and poorly formed lower limbs, provisional diagnosis of sirenomelia with renal aplasia incompatible with life was made. She delivered a baby 943 gm with features and appearance suggestive of mermaid syndrome (sirenomelia). Patient was discharged with advice to report early in next pregnancy. Conclusion Sirenomelia is a very rare disorder, with prevalence of 1 in 100,000 live births with a total of 300 cases reported until today in which 9 are from India. The precise etiology of sirenomelia is not well understood. Many theories have been proposed, but none of these is considered definitive. It is very important to diagnose this universally fatal condition by ultrasonography in early pregnancy, so that termination of pregnancy can be carried out. How to cite this article Verma P, Bhardwaj D, Sinha SK, Heer AK. Sirenomelia: A Rare Congenital Anomaly. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2017;9(3):271-273.

scholarly journals Fordyce's Disease Treated with Pimacrolimus: A Rare Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-151
Author(s):  
Tania Hoque ◽  
AZM Maidul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
Rare Disorder ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
Lip Biopsy

Fordyce's disease, a rarely found disease of lips has been reported recently in department of Skin and VD, Gonosashthaya Somaj Vittic Medical College Hospital, Savar, Dhaka. Occasionally it may not be possible to identify the cause. The patient presented with identical features of Fordyce's disease and lip biopsy for histopathology showed the features of Fordyce's disease. Then patient was treated with Pimecrolimus cream and improved. Fordyce's disease is an extremely rare disorder. So its cutaneous findings, histopathology and treatments are highlighted here.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 9, No. 2: Jul 2018, P 148-151

scholarly journals Ossifying Fibroma of Dorsal Spine in a Postpartum Female: A Rare Case Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. 136-138
Author(s):  
Musali Siddartha Reddy ◽  
Gollapudi Prakash Rao ◽  
Mohammed Imran ◽  
Uday Goutam Nookathota
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Dorsal Spine ◽  
Postpartum Woman ◽  
Ossifying Fibroma ◽  
Diagnostic Dilemma ◽  
Spinal Stabilization ◽  
Rare Case Report

AbstractA rare case of monostotic ossifying fibroma of the dorsal spine in a postpartum woman is being described. Ossifying fibromas of the spine are very rare tumors. They are components of benign fibro-osseous lesions. We report a case of an 18-year-old woman, who presented with complaints of weakness of both the lower limbs in the immediate postpartum period and was diagnosed with ossifying fibroma of the dorsal [D3] vertebral body. The tumor was excised followed by spinal stabilization. Histopathologic findings were consistent with ossifying fibroma. Postoperative period was uneventful. Monostotic variant of ossifying fibroma in the dorsal spine is an extremely rare tumor, and its presence in the postpartum period adds on to the diagnostic dilemma. Hence this case report can be kept in mind while evaluating a case presenting with complaints of weakness of both the lower limbs in the immediate postpartum period.

scholarly journals MRSA as a causative factor for ecthyma gangrenosum: a rare case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 2745-2747
Author(s):  
Kiran Madhusudhan ◽  
Madhusudhan
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Causative Factor ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Skin Manifestation ◽  
Ecthyma Gangrenosum ◽  
Rare Case Report

Ecthyma gangrenosum is a skin manifestation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in immunocompromised individuals. Here we report a case of a 64-year-old diabetic female with Ecthyma gangrenosum lesions on both lower limbs, admitted for surgical debridement. Pus culture taken during surgery showed growth of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The patient was started on appropriate antibiotics with reasonable glycemic control using parenteral insulin. The patient responded well to the above treatment and was discharged.

scholarly journals A rare case in Bangladesh - Behçet’s disease

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 134-139
Author(s):  
Khan Abul Kalam Azad ◽  
Mohammad Zaid Hossain ◽  
Kashafia Nahaarin ◽  
Humayon Kabir ◽  
Enayet Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Genital Ulcers ◽  
Multiple Nodules

This was a case of a 21 years old young man presenting with recurrent oral and genital ulcers, multiple nodules over all the four limbs and lower limbs’ pain. However, as these were so much painful, it hampered his daily life. We were also in doubt that whether this was really Behcet’s disease. We finally could diagnose it which was rare in Bangladesh. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v23i1.22710 J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 23, No.1, April, 2014, Page 134-139

scholarly journals Sinus Histocytosis with Splenomegaly in Children- A Rare Case Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-178
Author(s):  
Kuntal Roy ◽  
Fabia Hannan Mone ◽  
Syed Khairul Amin ◽  
Md Ekhlasur Rahman ◽  
Soma Halder
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
The Body ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Rosai Dorfman Disease ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
Life Threatening

Sinus Histiocytosis/Rosai-Dorfman Disease (RDD) are benign, rare proliferative disorder caused by over production and accumulation of specific type of white blood cell (Phagocytic Histiocyte) in the lymph nodes of the body. Here, lymphadenopathy mostly painless and commonly found in the neck (cervical) but  may occur in other areas of the body such as skin, lung, central nervous system, kidney (less than 5%). Predominantly it affects the young age group of children, adolescents or young adults. In spite of spontaneous remissions, treatment strategies can be different according to involvement and severity (RDD-  Seldom life threatening disease). Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 10, No. 2: July 2019, P 176-178

scholarly journals Sarcoglycanopathy - a rare case report and literature review

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 232-235
Author(s):  
Ekramul Mustafa ◽  
Md Azizul Hasan Khandaker ◽  
Md Mamunur Rashid ◽  
Swapon Kumar Ghose ◽  
Masood Salehin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Autosomal Recessive ◽  
Autosomal Recessive Inheritance ◽  
Muscular Dystrophies ◽  
Recessive Inheritance ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Proximal Muscle Weakness ◽  
Proximal Muscle ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Rare Case Report

Sarcoglycanopathies are relatively rare progressive muscular dystrophies with autosomal recessive inheritance designated as á, â, ã, or ä sarcoglycanopath.; which belong to the group of limb girdle muscular dystrophies and are caused by mutations in any of the four sarcoglycan genes: alpha (LGMD 2D), beta (LGMD 2E), gamma (LGMD 2C) and delta (LGMD 2F). The phenotype resembles dystrophinopathies due to proximal muscle weakness and calf hypertrophy. Reports from Bangladesh are scarce. We report a rare case of primary sarcoglycanopathy (SGP) which emphasizes the evolving concept of “dystrophinopathy to sarco-glycanopathy”. and describe literature pertaining to this rare entity DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v22i2.21551 J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 22, No.2, October, 2013, Page 232-235

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