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A case of prune belly syndrome with patent urachus: Pediatric surgical aspects of a rare case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Prune belly syndrome (PBS), or Eagle-Barrett syndrome, is a rare congenital disorder defined by a triad of abdominal wall hypoplasia, urinary tract anomalies, and bilateral cryptorchidism. It is associated with high perinatal morbidity and mortality. A male infant born at 37 weeks via vaginal delivery presented with abdominal distension, thin wrinkled abdominal skin, urine discharge from the umbilicus, and bilateral cryptorchidism. Imaging revealed severe bilateral hydronephrosis and a patent urachus, confirming Prune Belly Syndrome. The urachus was surgically closed without complications, and the patient remains stable, with planned further interventions including orchidopexy, abdominal wall reconstruction, and renal functional assessment. Prune Belly Syndrome a rare congenital disorder, presents diagnostic and management challenges particularly with patent urachus requiring early recognition, timely surgery, and multidisciplinary follow-up to optimize renal function and long-term outcomes.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.12.028

Authors: Mutasem Sayyed Ahmad, Taha Mahmoud AlBaik, Hossam Salameh, Nasim Abukaresh, Masa Al-shareef, Mosaikah Anati

Institutions: Palestine Polytechnic University, An-Najah National University

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600