Article
Vertically transmitted hypoplasia of the abdominal wall musculature.
Clinical dysmorphology - 1 Jan 2004
Chan Yuin-Chew, Bird Lynne M
Abstract excerpt
The prune belly syndrome (OMIM 100100) is an association of bladder dilation with hypoplasia of the abdominal wall muscles. This malformation sequence is due to early urethral obstruction. We report a family with abdominal wall muscular hypoplasia as an isolated defect, not associated with the urethral obstruction sequence. The proband is a q3-year-old male who presented with abdominal wall laxity and severe...
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