Class 17: GI & GU Anomalies Flashcards
what is bilateral renal agenesis?
no renals – not compatible with life
another name for bilateral renal agenesis?
potter syndrome
which part of the population does potter syndrome more commonly occur in?
males
what is the most severe GU anomaly?
bilateral renal agenesis
what weeks will severe oligohydramnios be seen with potter syndrome?
16-28 weeks
potter syndrome will lead to oligohydramnios, which will lead to __ ___
pulmonary hypoplasia
which part of pregnancy is directly related to the fetal production of urine?
2nd half of pregnancy
the following are secondary signs of which GU anomaly?
1. no UB
2. oligohydramnios
3. facial anomalies
4. clubfoot
potter syndrome
on US, what structures may mimic the renals? why?
adrenal glands – larger in the fetus
GU anomalies are associated with polyhydramnios. T/F?
false – oligohydramnios
with unilateral renal agenesis, everything in the fetus will look normal as long as there is no ___
obstruction
what is fetal hydronephrosis?
when the renal pelvis is dilated > 8 mm
what is the most common cause of fetal hydronephrosis?
UPJ obstruction
what is a frequent cause of UPJ obstruction?
double collecting system
which part of the population does posterior urethral valve syndrome more commonly occur in?
males
PUV is unilateral. T/F?
false
cause of PUV
extramembranous folds obstruct the distal fetal urethra
5 US appearances of PUV?
- keyhole sign (dilated urethra)
- enlarged UB
- thick UB wall
- hydroureters
- oligohydramnios
another name for prune belly triad?
eagle barrett syndrome
what part of the population does eagle barrett syndrome more commonly occur in?
97% males
3 signs of prune belly triad
- hypoplastic/agenesis of ABD musculature
- cryptoorchidism
- PUV & urinary ascites
why is eagle barrett syndrome called prune belly?
the abdomen of fetus is distended dt UB –> wrinkled when hydronephrosis is decompressed after birth