[Megalourethra in association with VACTER syndrome].
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چکیده
The megalourethra is an uncommon congenital anomally. It is a consecuence of the abnormal development of the corpus spongiosum and, occasionally, also the abnormal development of the corpora cavernosum. It is specially common in association with the Prune-Belly syndrome, and with upper tract abnormalities. We present a bizarre case because of its association with a VACTER syndrome.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Actas urologicas espanolas
دوره 30 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006