PRUNE BELLY SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT
- Department of Neonatology and Neonatal Resuscitation Unit, Mother-Child Hospital, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco.
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Fez, Sidi Mohamed-Ben-Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
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Prune Belly Syndrome (PBS) is a rare congenital malformation that primarily affects boys. It is characterized by hypoplasia of the abdominal wall muscles, urological anomalies, and bilateral cryptorchidism. Although the etiology remains unclear, genetic factors and chromosomal abnormalities are suspected. Early diagnosis is essential, as the prognosis ranges from unfavorable to near-normal survival. We report the case of a premature neonate diagnosed with PBS at birth, who required surgical intervention but unfortunately passed away at 8 months due to urinary tract infections and severe dehydration. A multidisciplinaryapproachis crucial to improve patient outcomes.
[Fatima Mbarki, Khadija Skalli, Driss Oukachou and Fouzia Hmami (2025); PRUNE BELLY SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT Int. J. of Adv. Res. (Feb). 892-895] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
Department of neonatology and neonatal Resuscitation unit, Mother-child hospital, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco. Faculty of medicine and pharmacy of Fez, Sidi Mohamed-Ben-Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
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