Isolated hypoplasia of abdominal wall muscles associated with fetal ascites

Laura Travan; Samuele Naviglio; Gabriele Cont; Pierpaolo Brovedani; Riccardo Davanzo; Sergio Demarini

doi:10.1111/cga.12156

Isolated hypoplasia of abdominal wall muscles associated with fetal ascites

Laura Travan, Samuele Naviglio, Gabriele Cont, Pierpaolo Brovedani, Riccardo Davanzo, Sergio Demarini

IRCCS pediatrico Burlo Garofolo

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Abstract

We report the case of an infant born after parvovirus B19-induced fetal hydrops, who presented at birth with bilateral abdominal wall laxity, which was more evident on the flanks. Imaging exams revealed congenital hypoplasia of oblique abdominal muscles not associated with other anatomical abnormalities except for small liver calcifications. We review the medical literature and identify similar cases associated with fetal ascites. We propose that isolated hypoplasia of abdominal wall muscles can be associated with fetal ascites from various causes, and represents a separate condition from prune belly syndrome.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	184-186
Number of pages	3
Journal	Congenital Anomalies
Volume	56
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/cga.12156
Publication status	Published - Jul 1 2016

Keywords

abdominal wall defects
fetal ascites
isolated deficiency of abdominal muscles
Parvovirus B19
prune belly syndrome

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Embryology
Developmental Biology

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Isolated hypoplasia of abdominal wall muscles associated with fetal ascites

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