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The study aims to document the autopsy findings of a fetus with sirenomelia and multiple congenital anomalies.

June 4, 2026CureusOpen Access

Sirenomelia Sympus Dipus: Autopsy Case Report of a Second-Trimester Fetus With Multiple Congenital Anomalies

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Autopsy reveals multiple congenital anomalies in a second-trimester fetus with sirenomelia, suggesting unique complications.

The study aims to document the autopsy findings of a fetus with sirenomelia and multiple congenital anomalies.
Conducted an autopsy on a 19-week male fetus received at the Department of Anatomical Pathology.
Performed external and internal examination to identify congenital malformations.
Utilized radiography for imaging of anatomical features.
Confirmed complete lower-limb fusion with a lumbosacral myelomeningocele.
Identified novel anomalies including Bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia and bilobed right lung.
Noted absent renal arteries, bilateral renal hypoplasia, and multiple other anomalies.

Perches et al. (2026) studied this question.

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