MECKEL GRUBER SYNDROME: CLASSICAL CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS OF A CASE IN A NON-CONSANGUINEOUS MARRIAGE

Meckel gruber syndrome or dysencephalia splanchnocystica, is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by failure of mesodermal induction. Worldwide incidence of MGS is 1 per 13,500-140,000 live births. It is characterized by triad of occipital Meningoencephalocele, polycystic kidneys and post-axial polydactyly. Most fetuses affected with this syndrome die before birth due to oligohydramnios, renal failure or pulmonary hypoplasia. We report a rare case of MGS who delivered live at birth with classical features.

Key Words: Non consanguinity, Occipital encephalocele, Polysystic kidney,post axial  Polydactyly.