prune-belly syndrome

prune-belly syndrome
a syndrome in which the lower part of the rectus abdominis muscle and the lower and medial parts of the oblique muscles are absent, the bladder and ureters are usually greatly dilated, the kidneys are small and dysplastic, with hydronephrosis, and the testes are undescended. The abdomen is protruding and thin-walled, with wrinkled skin, giving the syndrome its name. Called also abdominal muscle deficiency s. and Eagle-Barrett s.

Prune-belly syndrome.


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  • Prune belly syndrome — Partial or complete absence of the abdominal muscles so that the outlines of the intestines are visible through the thin, lax, protruding abdominal wall. The abdominal wall looks shrunken, shriveled and wrinkled like a prehistoric prune. The… …   Medical dictionary

  • prune belly syndrome — (Eagle Barrett syndrome) a hereditary condition, occurring exclusively in males, characterized by a deficiency of abdominal muscles, complex malformation of the urinary tract, and bilateral undescended testes. The lungs may be underdeveloped. The …   Medical dictionary

  • prune belly syndrome — Eagle Barrett syndrome a hereditary condition, occurring exclusively in males, characterized by a deficiency of abdominal muscles, complex malformation of the urinary tract, and bilateral undescended testes. The lungs may be underdeveloped. The… …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • Syndrome, prune belly — Partial or complete absence of the abdominal muscles so that the outlines of the intestines are visible through the thin, lax, protruding abdominal wall. The abdominal wall looks shrunken, shriveled and wrinkled like a prehistoric prune. The… …   Medical dictionary

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  • Syndrome, abdominal muscle deficiency — Partial or complete absence of the abdominal muscles so that the outlines of the intestines are visible through the thin, lax, protruding abdominal wall. Also called the prune belly syndrome. The full syndrome probably occurs only in males. In… …   Medical dictionary

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