Signs and Symptoms of Mermaid Syndrome
Mermaid syndrome is a more severe type of caudal regression syndrome, a condition that causes many issues in the lower area of the spine. The most typical feature of mermaid syndrome in babies is legs that are completely or partly fused together. Nevertheless, those who were born with this condition may be more likely to have other disorders that affect the ability to survive outside the womb as well. These may include anal atresia, absent tailbone, spina bifida, completely or partly missing sacrum, heart malformations, gastrointestinal abnormalities, underdeveloped lungs, absent or underdeveloped kidneys, as well as foot abnormalities like feet rotate outward or absent feet. The severity of mermaid syndrome can vary from baby to baby. Once a doctor determines common signs of the disorder, further testing may be needed to identify the presence of other genetic problems. [4]
