Antenatal diagnosis and management of fetal inguinoscrotal hernia: A case report with literature review.
J Clin Ultrasound
; 52(8): 1198-1203, 2024 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-38864446
ABSTRACT
Primary inguinal hernia is a common pediatric surgical condition with an incidence of 1%-4%, which is higher in male or premature newborns. It is characterized by the protrusion of abdominal contents through inguinal canal in newborns. However, prenatal fetal inguinal hernia is a rare condition because the pressure of amniotic fluid is similar to intra-abdominal pressure. Only 19 English publications were found with 21 reported cases until now. We report belatedly discovered inguinoscrotal hernia at 38+0 weeks' gestation. Usually, the fetal testicular descent begins from 24 to 25 weeks' gestation, and it is found after 32 weeks of gestational age in 97% of the fetuses. Therefore, it is necessary to get into the habit of checking fetal testicles during routine US after at least 32 weeks of gestational age.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Échographie prénatale
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Hernie inguinale
Limites:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
Langue:
En
Journal:
J Clin Ultrasound
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J. clin. ultrasound
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Journal of clinical ultrasound
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays de publication:
États-Unis d'Amérique