How Many Of You Heard Of A Birth Defect Called Mermaid Stndrome?

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How Many Of You Heard Of A Birth Defect Called Mermaid Stndrome?

Answer 1

Mermaid syndrome or sirenomelia is a condition where the legs of a new-born child are fused together. The child may have two feet sticking out to the sides like flippers or no feet at all. It is the former that gives sirenomelia its name. The bones of the feet and legs may be missing entirely or fused.

Usually, children with mermaid syndrome die shortly after birth. The condition occurs along with other abnormalities that affect the kidneys, bladder, genitals and rectum. The lungs may also be affected. With such an array of problems it is no wonder that survival is so rare.

The cause of mermaid syndrome is not known for sure. It is generally related to poor prenatal care or illness. Genetic predisposition is also a possibility. The condition can be detected by sonogram and the recommended treatment, given the poor prognosis, is termination of the pregnancy.

There have been three cases of children with mermaid syndrome surviving. The most recent was a girl in Peru named Milagros Cerron. Her condition was limited to the skin and blood vessels of her legs - otherwise the bones and muscles were present and her legs could move independently under her skin. Other internal organ were also affected especially the kidneys. Fortunately, Milagros is mentally a normal child.

After an operation in June, 2005, Milagros' legs were separated. The doctors commented that the surgery had gone far better than anticipated. She will need corrective surgery for her internal organs for the next 10 to 15 years but the prognosis is excellent. As of this year, 2006, she has begun to walk and doctors say she should be walking normally by the end of the year.

Answer 2

Mermaid Birth Defect

Answer 3

I watched a special on mermaid syndrome on cable several months ago.

Mermaid syndrome or sirenomelia is a condition where the legs of a new-born child are fused together. The child may have two feet sticking out to the sides like flippers or no feet at all. It is the former that gives sirenomelia its name. The bones of the feet and legs may be missing entirely or fused.

I do not know of anyone with this defect. Most children do not live long as it also effects internal organs.

Answer 4

I did. Just recently, some latin american doctor performed an operation on a little girl who had this rare condition known as the mermaid syndrome. Milagros Cerron, a 13-month-old Pervuvian girl called the "Little Mermaid" because of her rare birth defect, has undergone another surgery to correct her disorder. Born with sirenomelia, known as "mermaid syndrome," her legs were joined from her ankles to her abdomen, with her feet splayed out to the sides. During a complicated operation that lasted 4-1/2 hours, doctors separated her legs completely. Most children with mermaid syndrome do not survive because of kidney problems or other complications. Milagros is one of only 3 known cases existing in the world.

Answer 5

Yeah i've got seen some television shows approximately this. the rather call of it rather is Hypertrichosis, and that's whilst a individual has severe, thick physique hair which could develop on the torso, hands, legs, and face. that's totally uncommon however basically seen in a pair of million out of a 10 billion people. And there are basically 19 everyday people who at present have it. If it is not very severe it has bumped off by way of waxing or laser therapy.

Answer 6

Yes, also known as sirenomelia where the legs are fused together but the feet are separate. They usually don't live but for a few months because their internal organs are missing or not well developed.

Answer 7

Yes it's called sirenomelia and statistically, this almost always occurs in baby girls. Back in those days when surgery wasn't an option, babies with sirenomelia would die as the condition affects certain vital organs of the body.

Answer 8

Yup its when the baby's feet/legs are born stuck together, sorta like a mermaid.

Answer 9

I have - the childs legs grow together, like a mermaid's tail

Answer 10

I saw a carni act on tv that happened years many years ago that involved mermaid like women.....