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What Causes Swelling Of Belly?
Prune belly syndrome is a group of birth defects that involve three main problems:
- Poor development of the abdominal muscles, causing the skin of the belly area to wrinkle like a prune
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Undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) - Urinary tract problems
Alternative Names
Eagle-Barrett syndrome; Triad syndrome; Urethral obstruction malformation sequence
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The causes of prune belly syndrome are unknown. The condition...
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Swelling
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Swelling is the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It is caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues. The extra fluid can lead to a... Read more »
Joint swelling
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Joint swelling is the buildup of fluid in the soft tissue surrounding the joint.Alternative NamesSwelling of a jointConsiderationsJoint swelling may... Read more »
Facial swelling
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Facial swelling is the build-up of fluid in the tissues of the face. Swelling may also affect the neck and upper arms. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Scrotal swelling
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Scrotal swelling is abnormal enlargement of the scrotum, the sac surrounding the testicles. Alternative Names Swelling of the scrotum;... Read more »
Joint swelling
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