Bladder Exstrophy in a Female Neonate: A Case Report

Abstract

Bladder exstrophy (BE) is a rare birth defect characterised by a spectrum of anomalies involving the ventral body wall, urinary tract, genitalia, bony pelvis, spine and anus. BE is almost exclusive to males and a part of the spectrum of Exstrophy-Epispadias complex that ranges in severity from epispadias to classical bladder exstrophy and cloacal exstrophy being the most severe. We report and discuss the case of a term female newborn, in whom clinical examination revealed genitourinary defect consistent with the classic bladder exstrophy variant of the exstrophy–epispadias complex. The defect was covered with sterile silicon gauzes and transparent waterproof dressing. Baby was then referred to paediatric surgery department for further management.

Keywords: Bladder exstrophy; female; neonate; congenital defect