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J Pediatr Genet 2012; 01(01): 059-061
DOI: 10.3233/PGE-2012-011
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Umbilical cyst due to patent urachus in a fetus with complete urorectal septum malformation sequence

Sreelakshmi Kodandapani
a   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, India
,
Jyothi Shetty
a   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, India
,
Pratap Kumar
a   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, India
,
Katta M. Girisha
b   Genetics Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, India
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12 July 2010

29 December 2010

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27 July 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Urorectal septum malformation sequence is a sporadic malformation due to failure of septation of primitive cloaca with no anal opening. Umbilical cyst can be associated with chromosomal aneuploidy such as trisomy 18 or trisomy 13. We report on a fetus with complete urorectal septum malformation sequence with an umbilical cyst resulting from a patent urachus and with meconium as its content. This report adds to the variety of the causes of umbilical cyst and the spectrum of consequences of urorectal septal defect.

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Complete urorectal septum malformation - umbilical cord cyst - patent urachus