A rare case: Congenital Megalourethra in prune belly syndrome

Journal Title: Archives of Case Reports - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1

Abstract

Introduction: Prune Belly syndrome is a disease characterized by abdominal muscle defect, bilateral cryptorchidsim and urinary system anomalies (reflux megaureter, hydronephrosis, etc.). Pulmonary, cardiac, and gastrointestinal anomalies may also be present. Management of these rare cases is very important. In this case, the clinical course of a patient with Prune Belly syndrome with megaurethra is presented.

Authors and Affiliations

Selvi Ismail, Baydilli Numan, Akınsal Emre Can

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  • EP ID EP554760
  • DOI 10.29328/journal.acr.1001005
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Selvi Ismail, Baydilli Numan, Akınsal Emre Can (2018). A rare case: Congenital Megalourethra in prune belly syndrome. Archives of Case Reports, 2(1), 1-3. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-554760