Late prenatal ultrasound features of hydrometrocolpos secondary to cloacal anomaly: case reports and review of the literature

A O Odibo; G W Turner; A F Borgida; J F Rodis; W A Campbell

doi:10.1046/j.1469-0705.1997.09060419.x

Late prenatal ultrasound features of hydrometrocolpos secondary to cloacal anomaly: case reports and review of the literature

Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 1997 Jun;9(6):419-21. doi: 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1997.09060419.x.

Authors

A O Odibo¹, G W Turner, A F Borgida, J F Rodis, W A Campbell

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington 06030-2950, USA.

PMID: 9239829
DOI: 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1997.09060419.x

Abstract

Cloacal anomalies are extremely rare and have variable presentations. Prenatal diagnosis can be difficult especially if they present in late gestation. Here we present two cases diagnosed in the late third trimester and review the literature regarding prenatal diagnosis of cloacal anomalies.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Cloaca / abnormalities*
Cloaca / diagnostic imaging*
Exudates and Transudates
Female
Genitalia, Female / abnormalities*
Genitalia, Female / diagnostic imaging
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / diagnostic imaging
Pregnancy Trimester, Third
Ultrasonography, Prenatal*
Uterine Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
Uterine Diseases / etiology
Vaginal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
Vaginal Diseases / etiology