title: Bladder exstrophy.
abstract: Bladder exstrophy is a very rare congenital malformation in which the anterior wall of the bladder is absent, and the posterior wall is exposed externally. The differential diagnosis includes omphalocele, gastroschisis, and cloacal exstrophy. Ultrasound and Doppler examinations are the main diagnostic tools. Although mortality is low, termination of pregnancy should be discussed due to serious morbidities.
authors.affiliation: Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Seyfettin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Uludag
authors.forename: Onur
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Guralp
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Akbas
authors.forename: Yavuz
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Aydin
authors.forename: Cihat
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sen
authors.forename: Sezin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Uludag
mesh_terms: D000025:Abortion, Eugenic; D001746:Bladder Exstrophy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002988:Cloaca / Q000002:abnormalities; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D020139:Gastroschisis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal; D055815:Young Adult