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- The authors describe a case where a Meckel's diverticulum was found during a prenatal ultrasound as a complex mass near the urinary bladder, leading to further evaluation after birth.
- A 4.0-cm Meckel's diverticulum containing abnormal gastric tissue was surgically removed to prevent potential complications.
- The case highlights the importance of considering Meckel's diverticulum in cases of complex abdominal masses in fetuses and newborns.
Article Abstract
The authors present a case of a Meckel's diverticulum identified during a routine prenatal ultrasound examination as a complex mass, superior and posterior to the urinary bladder, that prompted meticulous postnatal evaluation. A 4.0-cm Meckel's diverticulum containing heterotopic gastric mucosa was excised before complications could arise. Meckel's diverticulum should be included in the differential of a complex intraabdominal mass of the fetus/neonate.
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