Mckusick Kaufman Syndrome – Delayed Presentation in an Infant: A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
A 7 1/2 month female child came with features of abdominal distension along with fever and frequency of micturition. Child was operated outside for similar complaints two months back. Examination revealed single opening in the introitus with postaxial polydactyly with syndactyly. Investigations including USG and CT abdomen showed cystic lesion behind the bladder. Abdominal exploration after genitoscopy revealed pyometrocolpos with high vaginal atresia. A temporary vaginostomy was done. We present a delayed presentation of McKusick Kaufman syndrome. Keywords: Lump abdomen, Hydrometrocolpos, postaxial polydactyly, McKusick Kaufman syndrome, ultrasonography, Computed tomography
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Prashant S Patil, Dr. Kothari Paras L, Dr. Gupta Abhaya, Dr. Kekre Geeta, Dr. Dikshit Vishesh K, Dr. Kamble Ravi
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