Bladder rupture in a child with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome phenotype.

Authors

  • M Félix Serviço de Cirurgia, Hospital pediátrico de Coimbra.
  • M F Lopes
  • R Maia
  • L Diogo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.2325

Abstract

We report a case of "spontaneous" bladder rupture in a child with type IV Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome phenotype. The clinical presentation was unusual with abdominal pain, urinary retention and recurrent rectal prolapse. We could not find other similar cases in the literature. We to the possibility of "spontaneous" rupture occurring in this type of patients.

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Félix M, Lopes MF, Maia R, Diogo L. Bladder rupture in a child with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome phenotype. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1998 Oct. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 23];11(10):923-6. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/2325

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Arquivo Histórico