[Berdon syndrome (megacystis, microcolon, intestinal hypoperistalsis). Report of our cases]

Actas Urol Esp. 2004 May;28(5):405-8. doi: 10.1016/s0210-4806(04)73099-5.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Berdon syndrome is a rare congenital malformation that consists in megacystis and severe intestinal malformations that condition the prognosis in most of the cases. We report the three cases diagnosticated between 1976-2003. Diagnosis, therapeutics aspects and evolution are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple* / diagnosis
  • Abnormalities, Multiple* / therapy
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestines / abnormalities*
  • Intestines / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestines / physiopathology
  • Peristalsis
  • Pregnancy
  • Syndrome
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal
  • Urinary Bladder / abnormalities*
  • Urinary Bladder / diagnostic imaging