Fetal Gastroschisis. Case presentation

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Keywords:

gastroschisis, abdominal cavity, birth defect, genetic counseling

Abstract

Introduction: Gastroschisis is a congenital defect characterized by incomplete closure of the abdominal wall, usually to the right of the umbilical cord. The cause is multifactorial. Ultrasound is the primary tool in the diagnosis and follow-up of this disease.
Patient information: A 21-year-old pregnant woman, primigravida, white skin, rural background, ninth-grade education, with no medical history, at 22.5 weeks' gestation, underwent genetic ultrasound; her fetus was diagnosed with gastroschisis. Genetic counseling was provided, and the pregnant woman and her family opted for voluntary termination of the pregnancy. A stillborn female fetus weighing 480 g was obtained, with intestinal loops outside the abdominal cavity.
Conclusions: Gastroschisis is one of the most common congenital malformations of the abdominal wall. It is diagnosed by ultrasound and treated surgically, but because it is associated with multiple complications, voluntary termination of pregnancy is often the option, following genetic counseling, as occurred in this case.

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Author Biographies

Isis Elianis Rubio Rojas, University Pediatric Hospital "Octavio de la Concepción y de la Pedraja"

Clinical Genetics Resident

Eugenio Santiesteban Canals, "Vladimir Ilyich Lenin" University General Hospital

Gastroenterology Resident

Mariana López Moro, University Pediatric Hospital "Octavio de la Concepción y de la Pedraja"

Clinical Genetics Resident

Rachel Smith Figueredo, University Pediatric Hospital "Octavio de la Concepción y de la Pedraja"

Clinical Genetics Resident

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2025-05-05

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Rojas IER, Santiesteban Canals E, López Moro M, Smith Figueredo R. Fetal Gastroschisis. Case presentation. Acta Méd Centro [Internet]. 2025 May 5 [cited 2025 Aug. 13];19(1):e2026. Available from: https://revactamedicacentro.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/e2026

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Vol. 19 (2025): PUBLICACIÓN CONTINUA

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