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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