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Urethral valve

MedGen UID:
120573
Concept ID:
C0266345
Congenital Abnormality
Synonym: Urethral valves
SNOMED CT: Congenital urethral valve (297163001)
 
HPO: HP:0010481

Definition

The presence of an abnormal membrane obstructing the urethra. [from HPO]

Conditions with this feature

Ochoa syndrome
MedGen UID:
98015
Concept ID:
C0403555
Disease or Syndrome
Urofacial syndrome (UFS) is characterized by prenatal or infantile onset of urinary bladder voiding dysfunction, abnormal facial movement with expression (resulting from abnormal co-contraction of the corners of the mouth and eyes), and often bowel dysfunction (constipation and/or encopresis). Bladder voiding dysfunction increases the risk for urinary incontinence, megacystis, vesicoureteric reflux, hydroureteronephrosis, urosepsis, and progressive renal impairment. In rare instances, an individual who has (a) a molecularly confirmed diagnosis and/or (b) an affected relative meeting clinical diagnostic criteria manifests only the characteristic facial features or only the urinary bladder voiding dysfunction (not both). Nocturnal lagophthalmos (incomplete closing of the eyes during sleep) appears to be a common and significant finding.
Townes-Brocks syndrome 1
MedGen UID:
1635275
Concept ID:
C4551481
Disease or Syndrome
Townes-Brocks syndrome (TBS) is characterized by the triad of imperforate anus (84%), dysplastic ears (87%; overfolded superior helices and preauricular tags; frequently associated with sensorineural and/or conductive hearing impairment [65%]), and thumb malformations (89%; triphalangeal thumbs, duplication of the thumb [preaxial polydactyly], and rarely hypoplasia of the thumbs). Renal impairment (42%), including end-stage renal disease (ESRD), may occur with or without structural abnormalities (mild malrotation, ectopia, horseshoe kidney, renal hypoplasia, polycystic kidneys, vesicoutereral reflux). Congenital heart disease occurs in 25%. Foot malformations (52%; flat feet, overlapping toes) and genitourinary malformations (36%) are common. Intellectual disability occurs in approximately 10% of individuals. Rare features include iris coloboma, Duane anomaly, Arnold-Chiari malformation type 1, and growth retardation.
Silver-Russell syndrome 1
MedGen UID:
1718472
Concept ID:
C5393125
Disease or Syndrome
Silver-Russell Syndrome (SRS) is typically characterized by asymmetric gestational growth restriction resulting in affected individuals being born small for gestational age, with relative macrocephaly at birth (head circumference =1.5 SD above birth weight and/or length), prominent forehead usually with frontal bossing, and frequently body asymmetry. This is followed by postnatal growth failure, and in some cases progressive limb length discrepancy and feeding difficulties. Additional clinical features include triangular facies, fifth-finger clinodactyly, and micrognathia with narrow chin. Except for the limb length asymmetry, the growth failure is proportionate and head growth normal. The average adult height in untreated individuals is ~3.1±1.4 SD below the mean. The Netchine-Harbison Clinical Scoring System (NH-CSS) is a sensitive diagnostic scoring system. Clinical diagnosis can be established in an individual who meets at least four of the NH-CSS clinical criteria – prominent forehead/frontal bossing and relative macrocephaly at birth plus two additional findings – and in whom other disorders have been ruled out.

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Kunochová Ivana, Gábor Martin, Jr Križko Marián, Alföldi Martin, Totka Adrián, Ferianec Vladimír
Ceska Gynekol 2021;86(2):133-139. doi: 10.48095/cccg2021133. PMID: 34020562
Nakai H, Hyuga T, Kawai S, Kubo T, Nakamura S
Investig Clin Urol 2017 Jun;58(Suppl 1):S46-S53. Epub 2017 Jun 7 doi: 10.4111/icu.2017.58.S1.S46. PMID: 28612060Free PMC Article
Expert Panel on Pediatric Imaging:, Karmazyn BK, Alazraki AL, Anupindi SA, Dempsey ME, Dillman JR, Dorfman SR, Garber MD, Moore SG, Peters CA, Rice HE, Rigsby CK, Safdar NM, Simoneaux SF, Trout AT, Westra SJ, Wootton-Gorges SL, Coley BD
J Am Coll Radiol 2017 May;14(5S):S362-S371. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2017.02.028. PMID: 28473093

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Wang X, Chen HS, Wang C, Luo XG, Wang YX, Ye ZH, Liu X, Wei GH
World J Urol 2023 Sep;41(9):2443-2449. Epub 2023 Jul 26 doi: 10.1007/s00345-023-04527-4. PMID: 37495748
Khondker A, Chan JY, Malik S, Kim JK, Chua ME, Henderson B, Yadav P, Santos JD, Brownrigg N, Viteri B, Tasian GE, Rickard M, Lorenzo AJ
J Pediatr Urol 2023 Aug;19(4):408-417. Epub 2023 Feb 23 doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2023.02.008. PMID: 36906479Free PMC Article
Rawat J, Singh S, Pandey A, Singh S
J Pediatr Surg 2023 Feb;58(2):263-265. Epub 2022 Oct 21 doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.10.036. PMID: 36376124
Menon P, Rao KLN
J Pediatr Urol 2022 Oct;18(5):663.e1-663.e9. Epub 2022 Sep 5 doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2022.08.024. PMID: 36123286
Expert Panel on Pediatric Imaging:, Karmazyn BK, Alazraki AL, Anupindi SA, Dempsey ME, Dillman JR, Dorfman SR, Garber MD, Moore SG, Peters CA, Rice HE, Rigsby CK, Safdar NM, Simoneaux SF, Trout AT, Westra SJ, Wootton-Gorges SL, Coley BD
J Am Coll Radiol 2017 May;14(5S):S362-S371. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2017.02.028. PMID: 28473093

Diagnosis

Ekarat P, Attawettayanon W, Limratchapong C, Sophark P, Vachvanichsanong P
BMC Pediatr 2023 Sep 7;23(1):445. doi: 10.1186/s12887-023-04281-x. PMID: 37679663Free PMC Article
Rawat J, Singh S, Pandey A, Singh S
J Pediatr Surg 2023 Feb;58(2):263-265. Epub 2022 Oct 21 doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.10.036. PMID: 36376124
Branco BC, Wilnes B, de Castro PASV, Vieira Leal CR, Simões E Silva AC
Curr Med Chem 2023;30(15):1712-1735. doi: 10.2174/0929867329666220803120302. PMID: 35927803
Nakai H, Hyuga T, Kawai S, Kubo T, Nakamura S
Investig Clin Urol 2017 Jun;58(Suppl 1):S46-S53. Epub 2017 Jun 7 doi: 10.4111/icu.2017.58.S1.S46. PMID: 28612060Free PMC Article
Nasir AA, Ameh EA, Abdur-Rahman LO, Adeniran JO, Abraham MK
World J Pediatr 2011 Aug;7(3):205-16. Epub 2011 Aug 7 doi: 10.1007/s12519-011-0289-1. PMID: 21822988

Therapy

Khondker A, Kim K, Najafabadi BT, Nguyen DD, Kim JK, Yadav P, Brownrigg N, Richter J, E Chua M, Dos Santos J, Rickard M, Lorenzo AJ
World J Urol 2023 Jul;41(7):1803-1811. Epub 2023 Jun 17 doi: 10.1007/s00345-023-04451-7. PMID: 37330439
Khondker A, Chan JY, Malik S, Kim JK, Chua ME, Henderson B, Yadav P, Santos JD, Brownrigg N, Viteri B, Tasian GE, Rickard M, Lorenzo AJ
J Pediatr Urol 2023 Aug;19(4):408-417. Epub 2023 Feb 23 doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2023.02.008. PMID: 36906479Free PMC Article
Wada S, Ozawa K, Sago H
J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2022 Aug;48(8):2100-2111. Epub 2022 Jun 8 doi: 10.1111/jog.15320. PMID: 35676616Free PMC Article
Molina CA, Lima GJ, Cassini MF, Andrade MF, Facincani I, Tucci Júnior S
Acta Cir Bras 2016;31 Suppl 1:8-12. doi: 10.1590/S0102-86502016001300003. PMID: 27142898
Oktar T, Salabas E, Acar O, Atar A, Nane I, Ander H, Ziylan O
J Pediatr Urol 2013 Apr;9(2):184-7. Epub 2012 Feb 22 doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2012.01.016. PMID: 22364895

Prognosis

Ekarat P, Attawettayanon W, Limratchapong C, Sophark P, Vachvanichsanong P
BMC Pediatr 2023 Sep 7;23(1):445. doi: 10.1186/s12887-023-04281-x. PMID: 37679663Free PMC Article
Branco BC, Wilnes B, de Castro PASV, Vieira Leal CR, Simões E Silva AC
Curr Med Chem 2023;30(15):1712-1735. doi: 10.2174/0929867329666220803120302. PMID: 35927803
Menon P, Rao KLN
J Pediatr Urol 2022 Oct;18(5):663.e1-663.e9. Epub 2022 Sep 5 doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2022.08.024. PMID: 36123286
Molina CA, Lima GJ, Cassini MF, Andrade MF, Facincani I, Tucci Júnior S
Acta Cir Bras 2016;31 Suppl 1:8-12. doi: 10.1590/S0102-86502016001300003. PMID: 27142898
Nasir AA, Ameh EA, Abdur-Rahman LO, Adeniran JO, Abraham MK
World J Pediatr 2011 Aug;7(3):205-16. Epub 2011 Aug 7 doi: 10.1007/s12519-011-0289-1. PMID: 21822988

Clinical prediction guides

Wang X, Chen HS, Wang C, Luo XG, Wang YX, Ye ZH, Liu X, Wei GH
World J Urol 2023 Sep;41(9):2443-2449. Epub 2023 Jul 26 doi: 10.1007/s00345-023-04527-4. PMID: 37495748
Branco BC, Wilnes B, de Castro PASV, Vieira Leal CR, Simões E Silva AC
Curr Med Chem 2023;30(15):1712-1735. doi: 10.2174/0929867329666220803120302. PMID: 35927803
Aluloska N, Palchevska S, Simeonov R, Gucev Z, Tasic V
Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) 2021 Apr 23;42(1):77-81. doi: 10.2478/prilozi-2021-0006. PMID: 33894118
Yu Y, Kang YF, Li KS, Chen ZH, Zhang L, Zhang HM, Zhang M
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2017 Sep;21(18):4141-4146. PMID: 29028084
Oktar T, Salabas E, Acar O, Atar A, Nane I, Ander H, Ziylan O
J Pediatr Urol 2013 Apr;9(2):184-7. Epub 2012 Feb 22 doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2012.01.016. PMID: 22364895

Recent systematic reviews

Khondker A, Kim K, Najafabadi BT, Nguyen DD, Kim JK, Yadav P, Brownrigg N, Richter J, E Chua M, Dos Santos J, Rickard M, Lorenzo AJ
World J Urol 2023 Jul;41(7):1803-1811. Epub 2023 Jun 17 doi: 10.1007/s00345-023-04451-7. PMID: 37330439
Khondker A, Chan JY, Malik S, Kim JK, Chua ME, Henderson B, Yadav P, Santos JD, Brownrigg N, Viteri B, Tasian GE, Rickard M, Lorenzo AJ
J Pediatr Urol 2023 Aug;19(4):408-417. Epub 2023 Feb 23 doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2023.02.008. PMID: 36906479Free PMC Article
Wahyudi I, Raharja PAR, Situmorang GR, Rodjani A
J Pediatr Urol 2023 Feb;19(1):66-74. Epub 2022 Oct 28 doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2022.10.029. PMID: 36371332
Nassr AA, Shazly SAM, Abdelmagied AM, Araujo Júnior E, Tonni G, Kilby MD, Ruano R
Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2017 Jun;49(6):696-703. doi: 10.1002/uog.15988. PMID: 27270578

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