Prune-belly Syndrome versus Posterior Urethral Valve

Prune-belly Syndrome versus Posterior Urethral Valve

Recent development of three-dimensional (3D) and four-dimensional ultrasound (4D), specially using tomographic ultrasound image (TUI), inverse mode, automatic volume calculation (AVC) and virtual organ computer-aided analysis (VOCAL), provided us with new possibilities to study fetal low urinary obstructions before 24th week. Ultrasound scan studies have been conducted in order to provide infor...

ANTERIOR URETHRAL VALVE ASSOCIATED WITH POSTERIOR URETHRAL VALVE

A rare case of anterior urethral valve in association with posterior urethral valuve is reported. Clinical findings are discussed, and the available literature will be briefly reviewed.

Prune Belly Syndrome

Prune belly syndrome is a rare congenital disorder of the urinary system, characterized by a triad of abnormalities. The aetiology is not known. Many infants are either stillborn or die within the first few weeks of life from severe lung or kidney problems, or a combination of congenital anomalies.

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Prune Belly Syndrome with Situs Inversus Abdominus

A full term male baby born to a 23-year-old primigravida did not develop spontaneous respiration after birth. His heart rate was <40/min and required bag and tube ventilation; and shifted to NICU for further management. Antenatal ultrasound at 36 weeks showed single live fetus with grossly distended bladder with dilated proximal urethra, bilateral hydroureters causing significant intra-abdomina...