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Prune belly syndrome is a rare birth defect affecting about 1 in 40,000 births. About 96% of those affected are male. Prune belly syndrome is a congenital disorder of the urinary system, characterized by a triad of symptoms. The syndrome is named for the mass of wrinkled skin that is often (but not always) present on the abdomens of those with the disorder. Other names for the syndrome include Abdominal Muscle Deficiency Syndrome, Congenital Absence of the Abdominal Muscles, Eagle-Barrett Syndrome, and Obrinsky Syndrome.
Symptoms
- A partial or complete lack of abdominal muscles. There may be wrinkly folds of skin covering the abdomen.
- Undescended testicles in males
- Urinary tract abnormality such as unusually large ureters, distended bladder, accumulation and backflow of urine from the bladder to the ureters and the kidneys
- Frequent urinary tract infections due to the inability to properly expel urine.
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NORD: Prune Belly Syndrome - Offers a list of synonyms, a general discussion and further resources.
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Prune Belly Syndrome Network - Devoted to health education, information and support for the person with the condition as well as their friends, families or the health professionals who treat them. Also known as Eagle-Barrett syndrome.
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