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Diastasis recti is defined as a gap of about 2.7 cm or greater between the two sides of the rectus abdominis muscle. [1] Abdominal ultrasonography provides objective evidence for the diagnosis, and also confirms that the bulge is not a hernia. [9] An abdominal CT scan may also visualise diastasis recti. [9]
McDonough syndrome, also known as Mental retardation, peculiar facies, kyphoscoliosis, diastasis recti, cryptorchidism, and congenital heart defect is a very rare multi-systemic genetic disorder which is characterized by facial dysmorphisms, psychomotor delays, intellectual disabilities, and congenital heart defects.
The linea alba (Latin for: white line) is a strong fibrous midline structure [1] of the anterior abdominal wall [2] situated between the two recti abdominis muscles (one on either side). The umbilicus (navel) is a defect in the linea alba through which foetal umbilical vessels pass before birth. [ 1 ]
In pathology, diastasis is the separation of parts of the body that are normally joined, such as the separation of certain abdominal muscles during pregnancy, or of adjacent bones without fracture. [ 1 ]
Diastasis recti; Advanced bone age (common in overgrowth/endocrine disorders) The diagnosis of BWS is established in a proband with either of the following: Three major or two major plus at least one minor criteria (BWS should be considered a clinical spectrum, with some affected individuals having only one or two suggestive clinical findings.
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