Eagle-Barrett syndrome; Triad syndrome; Urethral obstruction malformation sequence

Weak abdominal muscles can cause:

• "Little Buddha" appearance
• Constipation
• Delay in sitting and walking
• Difficulties coughing

Urinary tract problems can cause difficulty urinating.

A woman who is pregnant with a baby who has prune belly syndrome may not have enough amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios). This can cause the infant to have lung problems.

An ultrasound done during pregnancy may show that the baby has a swollen bladder or enlarged kidney.

In some cases, a pregnancy ultrasound may also help determine if the baby has:

• Heart problems
• Bone/muscle (musculoskeletal) abnormalities
• Stomach and intestinal problems
• Underdeveloped lungs

The following tests may be performed on the baby after birth to diagnose the condition:

• Blood tests
• Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
• Ultrasound
• Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)
• X-ray

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Review Date: 10/14/2009
Reviewed By: Luc Jasmin, MD, PhD, Departments of Anatomy and Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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