Abstract
We report on a rare in utero appearance of the rupture of the fetal bladder caused by low urinary tract obstruction with subsequent urinary ascites. The findings on prenatal sonography, postnatal X-ray examinations and postnatal surgical treatment are described and the literature is reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Ascites / diagnostic imaging*
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Ascites / etiology
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Female
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Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Pregnancy
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Rupture, Spontaneous / diagnostic imaging
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Rupture, Spontaneous / etiology
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Rupture, Spontaneous / surgery
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Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods*
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Urethra / abnormalities*
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Urethra / diagnostic imaging
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Urethral Obstruction / complications
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Urethral Obstruction / diagnostic imaging*
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Urethral Obstruction / surgery
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Urinary Bladder Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
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Urinary Bladder Diseases / etiology
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Urinary Bladder Diseases / surgery