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A case of posterior urethral valve diagnosed by ultrasound in antenatal and pathology: A case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: RATIONALE: Posterior urethral valve is a rare disease, prenatal diagnosis and prognosis evaluation are particularly important. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 25-year-old pregnant woman was found enhanced parenchymal echo in both kidneys, subcapsule urinary cyst formation in both kidneys, bladder enlargement of the fetus during prenatal ultrasonography at 25 W + 4 of gestation. It was accompanied by fetal pericardial effusion and oligohydramnios. DIAGNOSES: Fetal posterior urethral valve. INTERVENTIONS: After detailed prenatal evaluation, labor was induced and fetal autopsy was performed. OUTCOMES: Fetal autopsy pathology confirmed the prenatal judgment. LESSONS: Prenatal ultrasonography can diagnose posterior urethral valve through typical image manifestations and can make a certain judgment for prognosis evaluation.

Source: Medicine

DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000040961

Authors: Jinmei Gao, Yunping Guan, Junling Kang, Wei Zhang

Institution: Shenyang Maternity and Child Health Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Urological Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,950