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Indian Journal of Applied Radiology

Case Report

A Rare Case of Omphalocele with Multiple Complex Congenital Anomalies in Intrauterine Fetus

Anusha G1, Baru RR1, Vedaraju KS1 and Samireddypalle Y1*

Department of Radiology, Narayana medical college, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
*Corresponding author: Samireddypalle Y, Department of Radiology, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, E-mail: yugu.samireddypalle@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2020 Anusha G, et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Article Information: Submission: 27/09/2019; Accepted: 13/01/2020; Published: 16/01/2020

Abstract

In recent times with development of advanced ultrasound equipment and techniques early detection of various fetal anomalies are made easier. Dedicated sonographic technique and interpretation is necessary for early diagnosis of various anomalies. Omphalocele is a type of anterior abdominal wall defect, which is an infrequently reported rare congenital deformity, if detected earlier can help in emergency intervention which can be carried out for a better integrated management for fetus, Mother and family. Special importance needs to be made for Omphalocele as they are associated with multiple other jeopardizing congenital defects leading to poor prognosis. In this case report, we present antenatal imaging findings & gross fetal specimen correlation of fetus of a 21 week primigravida with Omphalocele, Cleft lip and cleft palate, Ebstein’s anomaly with hypoplastic left heart, Enlarged posterior fossa of brain with hypoplastic cerebellum and vermis, Large cisterna magna, Hypoplastic orbits and enlarged hyperechoeic kidneys. Of all the investigations, ultrasonographic assessment of fetal structure and well being is most reliable along with other investigations like genetic screening. The lack in the dedicated antenatal examination and poor compliance for routine antenatal checkups leads to a large proportion of undiagnosed cases. Marked reduction in perinatal morbidity and mortality and avoidance of stigma faced by the parents can be achieved by early detection and proper management.