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Giant Omphalocele Complicated by 9P Minus Syndrome

Authors :
Alexander, Gabrielle
Silva, Jessica
Curi, Berenice
Yancy, Jana
Bogojevic, Andrej
Gaither, Kecia
Source :
Journal of the National Medical Association; February 2021, Vol. 113 Issue: 1 p51-53, 3p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Omphalocele is characterized as a ventral wall defect in which there exists a midline herniation of abdominal viscera into the base of the umbilical cord. Fetuses with a diagnosis of this entity are at a significantly increased risk of having an aneuploidy, additional anomalies, or associations with other syndromes such as Beckwith Wiederman. Secondary to these interconnections, there is an elevated risk of fetal loss in affected pregnancies. Detection of concordant abnormalities, appropriate genetic counseling, and involvement of pediatric subspecialties are paramount in affording a prognosis, and providing optimal perinatal management of omphalocele.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00279684 and 19434693
Volume :
113
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of the National Medical Association
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs55329312
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnma.2020.07.006