Sirenomelia (symelia apus) with Potter’s syndrome in connection with gestational diabetes mellitus: a case report and literature review

M Al-Haggar, S Yahia, D Abdel-Hadi, F Grill, A Al Kaissi

Abstract

We report one case of a fetus of sirenomelia sequence with Potter’s syndrome which showed oligohydramnios and symelia apus. The infant showed absent urinary tract and external genitalia, the legs were fused by skin and had separate bones associated with Potter’s syndrome. The mother had a history of gestational diabetes mellitus.

Key words: Sirenomelia; Potter’s syndrome; Symelia apus; Gestational diabetes mellitus