Contribution of three-dimensional ultrasonography in depicting perineal features in cloacal malformation

Fetal Diagn Ther. 2011;30(3):239-40. doi: 10.1159/000331447. Epub 2011 Sep 17.

Abstract

Cloacal anomaly is a rare malformation with an incidence of 1 in 50,000 births. The definitive prenatal diagnosis of cloacal dysgenesis sequence is difficult. The use of three-dimensional (3-D) ultrasonography helps to describe the perineum and change diagnosis. In our case report, a large median genital structure was visualized, which was initially considered a penis-like structure, but the 3-D technique showed an enlarged bud. The urethral meatus was at the tip of this smooth structure. The lack of anal structure was clearly demonstrated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cloaca / abnormalities*
  • Cloaca / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cloaca / embryology
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods*