Complete duplication of the hindgut, penis, and lower urinary tract

Sayan A., Demircan M., Arikan A.

PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL, vol.11, pp.404-405, 1996 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11
  • Publication Date: 1996
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/bf00497828
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.404-405
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A 1-day-old male with complete duplication of the caudal gut from the terminal ileum to the anus with a normal, midline-localized anus and an imperforate right-sided anus with a rectourethral fistula and a skin dimple is presented. He also had complete duplication of the bladder, urethra, and penis (true diphallus), an umbilical hernia, spina bifida occulta covered by skin containing a capillary hemangioma, and separation of the symphysis pubis, This case represents caudal twinning with duplication of the hindgut, genitalia, and lower urinary tract.