Prenatal ultrasound findings of covered bladder exstrophy and persistent cloaca

Unlike classic exstrophy, covered bladder exstrophy is a rare variant characterized by a cycling bladder and intact abdominal wall. We present a case of covered bladder exstrophy diagnosed prenatally and associated persistent cloaca (PC) noted only after delivery. This case report demonstrates that...

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Published in:Journal of clinical ultrasound 2021-10, Vol.49 (8), p.834-837
Main Authors: Ozcan, Tulin, Woo, Lynn, Wien, Michael, Lazebnik, Noam
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Abdominal wall
Bladder
covered bladder exstrophy
Cysts
persistent cloaca
Prenatal diagnosis
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:Unlike classic exstrophy, covered bladder exstrophy is a rare variant characterized by a cycling bladder and intact abdominal wall. We present a case of covered bladder exstrophy diagnosed prenatally and associated persistent cloaca (PC) noted only after delivery. This case report demonstrates that prenatal diagnosis of covered bladder exstrophy is possible and PC can present without any abdominal cysts, bowel, or renal findings. Covered bladder exstrophy should be considered in the differential of cystic protrusion of the bladder to the abdominal wall.
ISSN:0091-2751
1097-0096
DOI:10.1002/jcu.23036