Abstract
This report describes 2 heretofore unreported sonographic findings that may aid in the antenatal diagnosis of posterior urethral valves. Each of 2 fetuses showed a prominent or thickened posterior urethra and one or more bright echogenic lines representing valve tissue within a dilated and/or thickened posterior urethra. These findings helped solidify the antenatally suspected diagnosis of posterior urethral valves. The diagnosis was confirmed clinically and surgically during neonatal life. These 2 imaging findings may help in providing a more definitive antenatal diagnosis of posterior urethral valves and allow more expeditious therapy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 366-370 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Ultrasound |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Fetus
- Genitourinary system
- Posterior urethral valves
- Ultrasonography
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Acoustics and Ultrasonics