Goldston syndrome in a fetus: case report and literature review.


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AVCU S., Akdeniz H., UNAL O., KURDOĞLU M.

Fetal and pediatric pathology, vol.29, pp.353-8, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.3109/15513815.2010.494704
  • Journal Name: Fetal and pediatric pathology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.353-8
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We present a case of the Goldston syndrome which is the association of polycystic kidneys with Dandy-Walker malformation. The diagnosis was made by ultrasound in twenty second week of gestation. Obstetric ultrasound and fetal MRI studies showed hydrocephalus, agenesis of the cerebellar hemispheres, vermian hypoplasia, cystic dilatation of the 4th ventricle, enlargement of the posterior fossa, abdominal distension, and oligohydramnios.. The kidneys were symmetrically enlarged and multicystic. To our knowledge this is the third reported case of Goldston syndrome which was diagnosed during intrauterine life.