Abstract

GUERRERO, Albert Franz et al. Prune Belly Syndrome: Case report and review. Rev. Univ. Ind. Santander. Salud [online]. 2010, vol.42, n.1, pp.78-85. ISSN 0121-0807.

Introduction: Prune-belly syndrome, also known as Eagle-Barrett syndrome is characterized by a triad of anomalies that include varying degrees of abdominal musculature hypoplasia, urinary tract anomalies, and bilateral cryptorchidism. Objective: We describe the case of a male patient with Prune Belly Syndrome and we review the literature on this rare disease. Conclusions: The characteristic wrinkled, prune-like abdomen, gives the name to the syndrome. Can also be associated with cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic and gastrointestinal anomalies. Salud UIS 2010; 42: 78-85.

Keywords : Syndrome Prune-Belly; abdominal muscle deficiency; urinary tract abnormalities; cryptorchidism.

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