Rare Associations with Posterior Urethral Valves
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2021-04-26
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anorectal malformationscongenital bladder outlet obstructionmonochorionic diamniotic twinsoligohydramniosposterior urethral valves
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Posterior urethral valves are a common cause of congenital bladder outlet obstruction. Known associations include cardiac malformations and gastrointestinal abnormalities. In this case series, we report on two cases of PUV associated with anorectal malformations along with a case of PUV in monochorionic diamniotic twins. We explore the difficulty in achieving a diagnosis and the final management. The association of posterior urethral valves in a patient with anorectal malformation should be suspected in case of associated oligohydramnios or oliguria postnatally. There should be a high index of suspicion in twin pregnancy even if only one of the twins is suspected of bladder outlet obstruction.
Key Findings
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Diagnosing these rare PUV associations was difficult, requiring attention to clinical and postnatal findings.
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PUV should be suspected in patients with anorectal malformations who have oligohydramnios or postnatal oliguria.
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The authors also report PUV occurring in monochorionic diamniotic twins.
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The case series reports two patients with posterior urethral valves (PUV) associated with anorectal malformations.
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Twin pregnancies warrant high suspicion for PUV even when bladder outlet obstruction is suspected in only one twin.
Research Object
posterior urethral valves associated with anorectal malformations or monochorionic diamniotic twinning
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diagnostic challenges and management of these rare associations, including suspicion based on oligohydramnios, postnatal oliguria, or twin pregnancy
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