Sirenomelia is a malformation of the lower half of the fetus‘ body, beginning with the pelvic area and ending with the feet. It is also called symmelia, sympodia, or simply mermaid syndrome. The ICD-10 classification is Q47.8. What is sirenomelia? Sirenomelia is characterized by a deformity of the legs and feet. These are, depending on … Sirenomelia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Potter syndrome is a combination of agnesia of both kidneys and a resulting lack of amniotic fluid during pregnancy. Without the amniotic fluid, the fetus is impaired in development and forms, for example, underdeveloped lungs that are incompatible with life. The course of the syndrome is necessarily lethal. What is Potter syndrome? During embryogenesis, cells … Potter Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Pulmonary hypoplasia is underdevelopment of one or both lobes during embryonic development, which may be due to a lack of amniotic fluid or herniation of the diaphragm. Affected newborns experience respiratory distress and often require artificial respiration. Hernias can be corrected prenatally. What is pulmonary hypoplasia? Hypoplasias are genetically caused underdevelopment of tissues or entire … Pulmonary Hypoplasia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
