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Weerakkody Y, Campos A, Laique K, Urethral agenesis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 Dec 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-13719
Urethral agenesis (or urethral atresia) refers to a situation where there is a congenital absence of the urethra. It can be a cause of fetal obstructive uropathy.
Associations
Ultrasound
May show a dilated fetal bladder + / - dilated upper tracts.
Ancillary sonographic features include
It is incompatible with life unless an alternative communication between the bladder and amniotic sac exists. In selected situations intra uterine vesico-amniotic shunts can be considered.
For a dilated bladder and upper tract in utero consider
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