Heterogeneous colonic content: A prenatal sonographic manifestation of lysinuric protein intolerance

oleh: Christos Dimitriou, Souha Saliba, Xavier Peyrassol, Wafa Ben Abbou, Marie Cécile Nassogne, Carine Neugroschl, Elsa Wiame, Anne De Leener, Marie Cassart

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wiley 2020-06-01

Deskripsi

Abstract We report a fetus with heterogeneous colonic content, an isolated sonographic prenatal sign of lysinuric protein intolerance, a very rare metabolic disease. Familial genetic enquiries confirmed heterozygote mutation in the implicated gene in parents. The prenatal diagnosis led to neonatal dietary adaptation and avoided acute complications.