PRUNE BELLY SYNDROME: CASE REPORT OF A FAILED MANAGEMENT IN A LOW INCOME COUNTRY

EuroMediterranean Biomedical Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Marcella Schiavone, Damiano Pizzol, Olga V. Denysyuk, Beatrice Galeazzo, Francesco Di Gennaro, Olvier Wingi, Chiara Boscardin, Angela De Palma, Giovanni Putoto
DOI: 10.3269/1970-5492.2016.11.16
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Abstract

Prune Belly Syndrome (PBS) is a rare congenital syndrome characterized by three main features: abdominal wall flaccidity, bilateral intra-abdominal cryptorchidism, and urologic abnormalities.In this study we describe the case of a 2,600 gr baby, born at the Central Hospital of Beira, Mozambique.Our study confirms that in a low-income country only conservative management can be delivered, and therefore prognosis IS worse and less effective than high-income countries.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
EuroMediterranean Biomedical Journal
Publisher
PAGEPress Publications
Volume
11
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN