Prune-Belly Syndrome in A Libyan Boy with Down Syndrome:A case report

Date

2018-10

Type

Article

Journal title

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 7

Author(s)

Fathia Hameda Ben Saleh

Pages

94 - 96

Abstract

Prune belly syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly of uncertain etiologies. It is characterized by deficiency of abdominal muscles, undescended testes, and severe urinary tract abnormalities. The association between prune belly syndrome and Down syndrome is very rare. We report the first case of 12 hours old term Libyan male who was found to have features of Down syndrome and Prune-belly anomalies.

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