TITLE:
Uterine Prolapse: The Other Exceptional Complication of Spina Bifida in Newborns
AUTHORS:
T. Mukenge, F. B. Balde, Z. Benmassaoud, I. Oualili, O. Alaoui, A. Mahmoudi, K. Khattala, Y. Bouabdallah
KEYWORDS:
Uterovaginal Prolapse, Congenital, Spina Bifida
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Pediatrics,
Vol.11 No.1,
March
8,
2021
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Spina bifida is the most common neural tube defect. Uterine prolapse is
an exceptional presentation of its complications. We aim to describe the
clinical and progressive features of uterine prolapse in a newborn baby with
spina bifida. Observation: 19-day-old newborn. Admitted for spina
bifida. The clinical examination showed an anal gaping, the presence of
uterovaginal prolapse and bilateral equine varus clubfoot. The particularity was that this prolapse had a spontaneous
resolution but appears with screams. We made a compression bandage at
the time of resolution. After a 6-month of follow-up, the baby is in good
general condition and, there is no recurrence of the prolapse. Conclusion: Uterine prolapse is a rare complication of spina bifida. The main therapeutic
component remains the prevention of spina bifida.