Open AccessPrune belly syndrome in an anencephalic male
Author(s) -
Hodes M. E.,
Butler Merlin G.,
Keitges Elisabeth A.,
Mirkin L. David,
Wills Edward R.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
american journal of medical genetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1096-8628
pISSN - 0148-7299
DOI - 10.1002/ajmg.1320140107
Subject(s) - prune belly syndrome , atrophy , anencephaly , medicine , anatomy , abdominal wall , biology , pregnancy , fetus , genetics
We describe a postmature anencephalic infant with atrophy of the abdominal musculature (prune belly syndrome). Other associations of these conditions are noted.