ABSTRACT
Perforation of the rectum in the antenatal period is extremely rare. Three cases have been reported worldwide. Its aetiology and pathophysiology are poorly understood. Rapid recognition by its classical signs is mandatory as delay in diagnosis leads to serious morbidity. We report a fourth case, and make recommendations regarding management.
Subject(s)
Fetal Diseases/diagnosis , Intestinal Perforation/diagnosis , Rectal Diseases/diagnosis , Colostomy/methods , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Intestinal Perforation/embryology , Intestinal Perforation/surgery , Pregnancy , Rectal Diseases/embryology , Rectal Diseases/surgeryABSTRACT
We herein report two rare ureteric ectopias, one in the uterus, the second in the rectum. These kinds of ectopias are not easily explained with regard to the classic embryological theories of the too-cranial or too-caudal origin of the ureteric bud on the mesonephric duct. We thus set out new explanations consistent with embryological studies on the narrow contact between the developing paramesonephric and mesonephric ducts, and on the so-called cloacal septation.
Subject(s)
Choristoma/pathology , Organogenesis , Rectal Diseases/pathology , Ureter , Urinary Bladder Diseases/pathology , Choristoma/embryology , Choristoma/surgery , Female , Humans , Infant , Mesonephros/abnormalities , Rectal Diseases/embryology , Rectal Diseases/surgery , Treatment Outcome , Urinary Bladder Diseases/embryology , Urinary Bladder Diseases/surgeryABSTRACT
The tail gut is a blind extension of the hindgut into the tail fold just distal to the cloacal membrane. Remnants of this structure may form tail gut cyst. We report a 14-year-old girl with tail gut cyst that presented as acute abdomen. The patient recovered after cyst excision.
