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Sonography of abrupt termination of spine at lumbosacral level.
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A detailed examination of fetal anatomy revealed a sudden termination of spine at lumbal level and fixed lower extremities with club feet (Figure 1,2).
Antero-posterior radiographic view, showing missing ribs, absent lumbosacral vertebrae, hypoplastic pelvis and "frog-like" position of the lower extremities.
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Postpartum radiologic examination showed missing ribs, absent lumbosacral vertebrae and a hypoplastic pelvis (Figure 3).