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Cloacal anomaly simulating megalocystis in the first trimester

Author(s) -

Taipale Pekka,

Hein Kirsti,

Kainulainen Sakari,

Seuri Raija,

Hein Seppo

Publication year - 2004

Publication title -

journal of clinical ultrasound

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.272

H-Index - 61

eISSN - 1097-0096

pISSN - 0091-2751

DOI - 10.1002/jcu.20063

Subject(s) - medicine , oligohydramnios , paracentesis , ascites , gestation , fetus , hydronephrosis , ultrasound , first trimester , second trimester , pregnancy , obstetrics , gynecology , radiology , surgery , anatomy , urinary system , genetics , biology

We present a case of cloacal anomaly that simulated megalocystis in the first trimester of gestation of a female fetus. During the second trimester, repeated paracentesis was necessary to treat increasing ascites, oligohydramnios, and hydronephrosis. Our data support findings that ascites presenting with a multiloculated cystic structure on sonography during the second trimester may be typical for cloacal anomalies. Active treatment of the fetal ascites is recommended to improve the child's prospects for survival. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 32:419–422, 2004

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