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Cloacal outlet obstruction with an ectopic ureter.
J L Dodson1, F A Ferrer, S V Jackman
1Brady Urological Institute, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Urology
|May 3, 2000
Summary
Cloacal malformation, a rare condition, can be challenging to diagnose prenatally. This case highlights how atypical ultrasound findings, like a nonvisible bladder, may indicate cloaca.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Fetal Medicine
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Cloacal malformation is a rare congenital anomaly affecting approximately 1 in 50,000 live female births.
- Prenatal diagnosis is possible but can be challenging, especially in atypical presentations.
- Oligohydramnios and hydronephrosis are potential indicators that warrant further investigation.