Prenatal Diagnosis of Short Rib-Polydactyly Type II by Ultrasound in Three Consecutive Pregnancies.

Short rib–polydactyly syndrome (SRPS) type II is a rare lethal form of skeletal dysplasia, characterized by polydactyly, short limbs, short and horizontal ribs, a small ovoid tibia and major organ anomalies [1]. Prenatal diagnosis by genetic testing is not available; ultrasound plays an important role. With no prior history usually these cases are detected late in pregnancy; postnatal examination helps in definitive diagnosis and genetic counseling so that the patient can come early in subsequent pregnancy for prenatal diagnosis. We report a case which was followed in three consecutive pregnancies.