Antenatal ultrasonic diagnosis of complete urethral obstruction in the fetus.
A case of ante-natal diagnosis of complete obstruction of the urethra is reported. By repeated ultrasonic B-scans a distended bladder filling the abdominal cavity could be seen, and a hydroureter was demonstrated. By early diagnosis of this condition, which is incompatible with life, a decision to terminate pregnancy can be made.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014524:Urethral Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000196:embryology