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Ulrich Dorenbeck1, Andreas G Schreyer, Philipp J Plendl
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology University Hospital of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany. ulrich.dorenbeck@uniklinik-saarland.de
Background:
Symmelia is a rare birth defect, often combined with severe malformations of the urogenital system and the lower gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, a deformed pelvis and various degrees of separation of the lower limbs are present.
Cases:
We report the examination findings of 3 autopsy specimens of symmelia using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) with 3-dimensional (3D) reconstructions, and conventional X-ray.
Conclusions:
MRI and CT with the addition of 3D visualization can be used additionally with autopsy and conventional X-ray images in the investigation of such complex anatomical abnormalities.
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