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Isolated Fetal Ascites Secondary to Persistent Urogenital Sinus
Joint Authors
Camanni, D.
Mosiello, G.
Capitanucci, M. L.
De Gennaro, M.
Capolupo, I.
Iacobelli, B. D.
Zaccara, A.
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-02-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To present a case of isolated ascites secondary due to urogenital abnormalities (urogenital sinus) without any other prenatal ultrasound marker.
Method.
A 36-year-old woman with prenatal isolated ascites delivered a female baby, weighing 2.285 g; ascites was drained at birth and the baby underwent several episodes of urinary retention prior to undergoing X-ray investigations.
Results.
A voiding cystourethrogram revealed a short urogenital sinus: a vesicostomy was performed.
A vaginoscopy revealed double vagina with a large posterior vagina.
A posterior sagittal anorectal pull-through with genitoplasty was performed at 2 years old with 1-year follow-up.
Conclusions.
Though rare, a urogenital abnormality is to be suspected in fetal ascites cases with negative viral tests and no cardiac anomalies.
The most common ultrasound marker of such abnormalities (fluid filled cavity) may be missing because of complete drainage of urine through the tubes into peritoneum.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Camanni, D.& Zaccara, A.& Capitanucci, M. L.& Mosiello, G.& Capolupo, I.& Iacobelli, B. D.…[et al.]. 2009. Isolated Fetal Ascites Secondary to Persistent Urogenital Sinus. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Camanni, D.…[et al.]. Isolated Fetal Ascites Secondary to Persistent Urogenital Sinus. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Camanni, D.& Zaccara, A.& Capitanucci, M. L.& Mosiello, G.& Capolupo, I.& Iacobelli, B. D.…[et al.]. Isolated Fetal Ascites Secondary to Persistent Urogenital Sinus. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-455548
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-455548