prune belly syndrome

Prune belly syndrome is a group of birth defects that involve three main problems:

• Poor development of the abdominal muscles, causing the skin of the belly area to wrinkle like a prune
• Undescended testicles (cryptorchidism)
• Urinary tract problems

Symptoms

Weak abdominal muscles can cause:

• "Little Buddha" appearance
• Constipation
• Delay in sitting and walking
• Difficulties coughing

Urinary tract problems can cause difficulty urinating.

Alternative Names

Eagle-Barrett syndrome; Triad syndrome; Urethral obstruction malformation sequence