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Am J Perinatol 2007; 24(10): 603-609
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-992350
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Diagnostic Evaluation of Neonatal Ascites

Muhammad Aslam1 , Michele DeGrazia1 , Mary Lucia P Gregory1
  • 1Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
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30 October 2007 (online)

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ABSTRACT

We present the case of a premature infant noted to have massive abdominal distension at birth. Obstetric ultrasound at delivery was significant for abdominal distension, oligohydramnios, and restricted chest wall motion. He was diagnosed to have posterior urethral valves with intraperitoneal rupture of the bladder. We present this case with a brief review of the literature.

KEYWORDS

Urinary ascites - chylous ascites - biliary ascites - neonatal abdominal distension - posterior urethral valves - paracentesis

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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Children's Hospital Boston

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