Congenital megalourethra is a rare disorder characterized by the congenital deficiency of the mesodermal tissues of the phallus (corpus spongiosum and corpus cavernosum), leading to enlargement of the penile urethra. We report a case of spontaneous in utero resolution of isolated congenital megalourethra diagnosed in the second trimester. Transabdominal 2- and 3-dimensional sonography showed fusiform cystic dilatation of the penis without any sign of hydronephrosis. The male neonate was delivered at term, and at clinical examination, the penis appeared normal in size and form.
Spontaneous in utero second-trimester resolution of isolated mild fetal megalourethra / Torcia, Francesco; M. M., Salvatori; A., Valente; T., Di Netta; C., Mattioli; E., Pacifici; Moscarini, Massimo. - In: JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE. - ISSN 0278-4297. - STAMPA. - 26:11(2007), pp. 1625-1628.
Spontaneous in utero second-trimester resolution of isolated mild fetal megalourethra
TORCIA, Francesco;MOSCARINI, Massimo
2007
Abstract
Congenital megalourethra is a rare disorder characterized by the congenital deficiency of the mesodermal tissues of the phallus (corpus spongiosum and corpus cavernosum), leading to enlargement of the penile urethra. We report a case of spontaneous in utero resolution of isolated congenital megalourethra diagnosed in the second trimester. Transabdominal 2- and 3-dimensional sonography showed fusiform cystic dilatation of the penis without any sign of hydronephrosis. The male neonate was delivered at term, and at clinical examination, the penis appeared normal in size and form.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.