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Bladder diverticula and Menkes' syndrome.

H T Harcke, M A Capitanio, W D Grover

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    |August 1, 1977
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    Children with Menkes

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Urology and Genetics
    • Medical Imaging and Diagnostics

    Background:

    • Menkes' syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting copper metabolism, is associated with various clinical manifestations.
    • Recent observations suggest a potential link between Menkes' syndrome and urinary tract abnormalities in affected children.

    Observation:

    • Three out of four pediatric patients diagnosed with Menkes' syndrome exhibited multiple unusual bladder diverticula.
    • These bladder abnormalities were most effectively visualized using cystographic imaging techniques.

    Findings:

    • The presence of acquired bladder diverticula is a newly recognized urological finding in Menkes' syndrome.
    • Clinical symptoms prompting urinary tract evaluation included recurrent urinary tract infections and urine retention.
    • The exact cause of these diverticula remains unknown, but evidence points towards an acquired etiology.

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    Implications:

    • Enhanced awareness of these bladder diverticula is crucial for clinicians managing pediatric patients with Menkes' syndrome.
    • Cystography should be considered in the diagnostic workup of children with Menkes' syndrome presenting with urinary symptoms.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the pathogenesis of acquired bladder diverticula in this genetic condition.