A case of ultrasound-guided prenatal diagnosis of prune belly syndrome in Papua New Guinea – implications for management

摘要

BackgroundPrune belly syndrome is a rare congenital malformation of unknown aetiology and is characterised by abnormalities of the urinary tract, a deficiency of abdominal musculature and bilateral cryptorchidism in males. We report a case of prune belly syndrome from Papua New Guinea, which was suspected on pregnancy ultrasound scan and confirmed upon delivery.