Female fetal urination (micturition) in utero

Case contributed by Dennis Odhiambo Agolah
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Routine fetal surveillance in a thirty five year old female.

Patient Data

Age: 35 Years
Gender: Female

Normal fetal anatomy, biophysical profile score and Doppler velocimetry with a composite gestational maturity at 36 weeks 4 days. Fetal external genitalia shows labias and hamburger semblance unmistakable for a female gender and while at it, a urinal jet flows freely (fetal micturition) into the chorionic space.

Case Discussion

Real-time example of a fetus urinating (micturating) in utero at 36 weeks gestation. Such occurrences are once in a while meet and are normal physiological processes which again helps in adding the amount of liquor during pregnancy. Patients are always elated to witness such events and even bond more with the growing fetus as they await the baby's arrival.

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