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bladder exstrophy
info · Urinary · ICD-10: Q64.10
A bladder exstrophy-epispadias-cloacal exstrophy complex that is characterized by an evaginated bladder plate, epispadias and an anterior defect of the pelvis, pelvic floor and abdominal wall. The rear portion of the bladder wall (posterior vesical wall) turns
A bladder exstrophy-epispadias-cloacal exstrophy complex that is characterized by an evaginated bladder plate, epispadias and an anterior defect of the pelvis, pelvic floor and abdominal wall. The rear portion of the bladder wall (posterior vesical wall) turns outward (exstrophy) through an opening in the abdominal wall and urine is excreted through this opening.
Signs and symptoms
- Inguinal hernia
- Unilateral renal agenesis
- Hydroureter
- Horseshoe kidney
- Epispadias
- Bifid clitoris
- Anteriorly placed anus
- Abnormal pelvic girdle bone morphology