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Acro-pectoro-renal field defect with contralateral ureteropelvic junction obstruction
H R Hegde1, A K Leung, W L Robson
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Clinical Genetics
|April 1, 1995
Summary
A rare association between ureteropelvic junction obstruction and acro-pectoro-renal field defect was observed in an infant. This finding suggests urinary tract ultrasounds for children with pectoralis major muscle aplasia.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Medical Genetics
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPOJ) is a common congenital anomaly affecting the urinary tract.
- Acro-pectoro-renal (APR) field defect is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormalities in the limbs, chest, and kidneys.
- The co-occurrence of these conditions has not been previously documented.
Observation:
- A newborn male infant presented with a confirmed diagnosis of ureteropelvic junction obstruction.
- The infant also exhibited features consistent with the acro-pectoro-renal field defect.
- This specific combination of congenital anomalies represents a novel clinical observation.
Findings:
- The study identified a previously unreported association between ureteropelvic junction obstruction and acro-pectoro-renal field defect.
- This case highlights a potential link between genetic factors influencing limb and chest development and urinary tract anomalies.
- The findings suggest a possible shared developmental pathway or genetic etiology.
Implications:
- The observation warrants further investigation into the genetic and developmental underpinnings of this association.
- Clinicians should consider the possibility of urinary tract abnormalities, such as UPJO, in infants diagnosed with acro-pectoro-renal field defect.
- Routine ultrasonography of the urinary tract is recommended for all children diagnosed with pectoralis major muscle aplasia to detect potential UPJO.