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Congenital prepubic sinus: Rare diagnosis with unclear etiology.

Authors :
Nonnenmacher, Gabriel
Rhein, Dieter
Loff, Steffan
Source :
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports; Jun2016, Vol. 9, p16-18, 3p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The congenital prepubic sinus is a rare type of fistula with a broad range of anatomical and histological diversity. We report the case of an 8-month-old boy with a congenital prepubic sinus where immunohistochemistry studies showed only squamous epithelium and no transitional epithelium. The etiology of this disorder is still unclear and the most recent case reports suggest that the fistula might be a variation of a dorsal urethral duplication. We recommend performing immunohistochemical studies to further clarify the etiology, as the fistula may be caused by different developmental disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22135766
Volume :
9
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
115595545
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsc.2016.04.001