Posterior urethral valve masquerading as the prune belly syndrome

Br J Urol. 1983 Oct;55(5):508-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1983.tb03358.x.

Abstract

Four infants are presented who in addition to having a posterior urethral valve showed striking clinical and radiological features usually associated with the prune belly syndrome. Evidence is presented which suggests that these two conditions may coexist.

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Prune Belly Syndrome / complications
  • Prune Belly Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Radiography
  • Urethra / abnormalities*
  • Urethra / diagnostic imaging
  • Urethral Obstruction / etiology
  • Urinary Bladder / diagnostic imaging