Imperforate anus
At birth, a baby girl has meconium in her vagina and no anal opening (imperforate anus). Describe this type of birth abnormally and the possible origin or causal factor.
At birth, a baby girl has meconium in her vagina and no anal opening (imperforate anus). Describe this type of birth abnormally and the possible origin or causal factor.
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