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Spontaneous resolution of isolated congenital megacystis: the incredible shrinking bladder
Emilie K Johnson1, Caleb P Nelson
1Department of Urology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA. emilie.johnson@childrens.harvard.edu
Abstract:
Isolated congenital megacystis represents a rare variant of fetal megacystis without other associated anomalies. The etiology is unclear, and various management strategies have been proposed. We report a case of isolated congenital megacystis that resolved over the first year of life with observation alone. Considerations for the evaluation and management of this rare entity are discussed.
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