Prune-belly Syndrome versus Posterior Urethral Valve

JOURNAL TITLE: Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Author
1. Francisco Raga
2. Fernando Bonilla-Musoles
3. Luiz Eduardo Machado
4. Fernando Ruiz
5. Juan Carlos Castillo
6. Newton G Osborne
7. Francisco Bonilla
ISSN
0973-614X
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1160
Volume
4
Issue
4
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
13
Author Affiliations
    1. Spain, INTRO, Salvador Bahia Brasil
    2. University of Valencia, School of Medicine, Valencia, Spain
    3. School of Medicine, Valencia, Spain
    1. Dnpartmnnt of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
    1. Dnpartmnnt of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Valencia School of Medicine, Valencia, Spain
    1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
    1. School of Medicine, University of Salvador (BA), Brasil, Brazil
    1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
    1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
  • Article keywords
    Prune-belly, Posterior urethral valves, Three-dimensional/Four-dimensional sonography

    Abstract

    Objectives

    Define possibilities to differentiate with ultrasound between fetal prune-belly (PB) and posterior urethral valves (PUV) syndromes.

    Describe the ultrasound images and accompanying malformations in both syndromes.

    Evaluate the value of different US modes for differential diagnoses.

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