the meckel syndrome: A case report and review of literature

Year 1990, Volume: 3 Issue: 2 - Marmara Medical Journal, 98 - 101, 01.04.1990

F.N. Nur Şeniz

Abstract

The Meckel syndrome is a rare, autosomal recessive disease. Although the diagnostic criteria are still unclear, it has been suggested that at least 2 of the 3 abnormalities (i.e.central nervous system anomaly, polycystic kidneys and postaxial polydactyly) should be present to establish the diagnosis. This report presents the pathologic findings in a stillborn female with the Meckel syndrome from Diyarbakır.

Keywords

Meckel syndrome, encepholocele, polycystic kidney, congenital malformations