Martínez GLR

Language: Spanish
References: 6
Page: 52-54
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ABSTRACT

Studying the kidneys by ultrasound techniques allows detecting an increase of echogenicity that, in the opinion of many specialists, means 100 % specificity for the prediction of renal dysplasia. The prenatal detection in a 15 week case of a megacystis and urethral channel, with an increase is size of the kidneys and dysplastic-type ultrasound response is presented. Following diagnostic criteria of images and their fetal abdomen evolution, the couple received genetic counseling and afterwards decided to interrupt pregnancy. The diagnosis was confirmed by pathologic anatomy, showing the existence of urethral atresia with megacystis and dysplastic kidneys.

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