Cloacal malformation: embryology, anatomy, and prenatal imaging features.
J Ultrasound Med
; 31(11): 1843-55, 2012 Nov.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23091258
ABSTRACT
Cloacal malformation is a rare but important anomaly. Prenatal diagnosis is possible with knowledge of the distinctive imaging features. The purpose of this case series is to illustrate characteristic prenatal sonographic and magnetic resonance imaging features of cloacal malformation using imaging from 6 cases seen at a single academic center to augment published data. The imaging feature common to all cases was a central cystic pelvic mass containing a characteristic fluid-fluid level. Additional anomalies include uterine and vaginal duplication, hydronephrosis, and lumbosacral anomalies. Prenatal magnetic resonance imaging showed the absence of the normal T1-hyperintense meconium-filled rectum in all cases. Prenatal diagnosis may affect immediate neonatal care (eg, immediate drainage of hydrocolpos) with an ultimate improved outcome.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ultrassonografia Pré-Natal
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Cloaca
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Doenças Fetais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article