Hindgut Duplication: A Unique Case of Six Perineal Openings

Hindgut Duplication: A Unique Case of Six Perineal Openings

Complete hindgut duplication is a rare and intriguing entity, often coupled with genitourinary abnormalities and neural tube defects. The diagnosis demands a thorough clinical exam and radiological workup. Timely recognition and expeditious treatment of these patients can lead to a better quality of...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 9; no. 7; p. e1433
Main Authors: Haq, Shujaul, Nasrullah, Adeel, Ahmed, Iftikhar, Ghazanfar, Haider, Sheikh, Abu Baker, Akhtar, Aisha
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Cureus Inc 06-07-2017
Cureus
Subjects:
Babies
Bladder
Case reports
Colon
Colorectal surgery
Congenital diseases
Deformities
General Surgery
Gynecological surgery
Medical diagnosis
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Rectum
Urological surgery
Uterus
Vagina
complete duplication
genitourinary
hindgut
diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Complete hindgut duplication is a rare and intriguing entity, often coupled with genitourinary abnormalities and neural tube defects. The diagnosis demands a thorough clinical exam and radiological workup. Timely recognition and expeditious treatment of these patients can lead to a better quality of life. We present a case of a 10-month-old female with complete hindgut duplication and associated genitourinary duplication treated with surgical intervention.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.1433