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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Fetal Medicine 2024; 11(01): 071-075
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1786354
Case Report

Understanding Caudal Dysplasia Sequence: Three Case Reports

Monica Kansal 
1   Department of Radiology, Kaashi Ultrasound Clinic, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
2   Department of Radiology, Yatharth Superspeciality Hospitals, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
,
Sanheeta Dasgupta
3   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cloud Nine Hospital, Motherhood Hospital, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
,
Tanveer Aujla
4   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Motherhood Hospital, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
,
Manju Gupta
4   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Motherhood Hospital, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
,
Gaurav Kumar
5   Department of Physical Education, Hans Raj College, New Delhi, India
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Abstract

Caudal dysplasia or caudal regression sequence is a congenital malformation that is characterized by maldevelopment of the lower half of the body with variable involvement of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, skeletal, and nervous system. Most cases are sporadic and associated with the presence of a single umbilical artery. We report three cases with varying morphological spectrum of caudal dysplasia diagnosed during the first trimester ultrasound.

Keywords

caudal dysplasia - caudal regression sequence - single umbilical artery - sirenomelia - vascular steal


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Article published online:
19 April 2024

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