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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Fetal Medicine 2017; 04(01): 47-49
DOI: 10.1007/s40556-016-0105-z
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First Trimester Sonographic Findings of Caudal Regression Syndrome

Ladbans Kaur 
1   Department of Radiology, Prime Diagnostic Centre and Heart Institute, S.C.O. 155, Sector 24D, 160023, Chandigarh, India
,
Divya Singh
1   Department of Radiology, Prime Diagnostic Centre and Heart Institute, S.C.O. 155, Sector 24D, 160023, Chandigarh, India
,
Meetan Preet Kaur
2   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Qila Jiwan Singh, Punjab, India
,
Mangun Kaur
3   Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Jansla, Patiala, Punjab, India
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Abstract

We report a case of caudal regression syndrome in a 31-year-old primigravida having type-1 diabetes mellitus for the past eight years who was referred to our institution for a first trimester sonogram. Prenatal ultrasound examination revealed a crown rump length less than the period of amenorrhea with abrupt interruption of the spine beyond the lumbar region. There was complete absence of the sacral vertebrae with a persistent ‘frog-like’ posture of the lower limbs. After extensive counseling, termination of pregnancy was opted for and the autopsy findings confirmed the diagnosis.

Keywords

Caudal regression syndrome - First trimester


Publication History

Received: 26 August 2016

Accepted: 15 October 2016

Article published online:
08 May 2023

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