Challenges in prenatal diagnosis of foetal anorectal malformation and hydrocolpos - Case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

and importance: Foetal hydrocolpos and anorectal malformation are difficult to diagnose prenatally due to abundance of differential diagnoses. This case report presents the challenges of diagnosing such disorders.

Case presentation

A G3P2A0 woman came at 32 weeks of pregnancy with a referral for foetal ovarian cyst. Ultrasound revealed a singleton breech pregnancy, estimated foetal weight 3528 g. A septate abdominal cyst measuring 11.31 × 7.17 cm and polyhydramnios were present. Elective caesarean section delivered a female baby weighing 2820 g and measuring 43 cm. Neonatal examination revealed a right lateral suprapubic mass and a rectovestibular fistula. A sinoscopy revealed a suspected hydrocolpos. An abdominal hydrocolpos drainage was performed; a patent ura

SUBMITTER: Aziz MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9793165 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature