From the Mermaid to Anal Imperforation: The Syndrome of Caudal Regression

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Authors

B Duhamel · Centre Hospitalier Saint-Denis

Abstract

Ifthemermaid legend evokes moreofmythology thanofpathology, itsorigin veryprobably lies in ancient observations ofcertain typesofhuman monstrosities. Humansirens arenotasrareasissometimes thought; Ihavebeenabletoexamine twocases within thepastyear, andduring thattimeIhave beentoldofseveral others. Ishall talktodayof theusual findings andattempt todrawcertain wider conclusions.

Topics & Keywords

Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Disease in Childhood

Volume 36, Issue 186, pp. 152-155

DOI: 10.1136/adc.36.186.152

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