Rare association of exomphalos and maternal alcohol use

Abstract

Introduction: Omphalocele is a congenital anomaly characterized by an abdominal wall defect. Chromosomal, syndromic, or other structural anomalies often co-exist and largely affect the prognosis. Case Report: We discuss a case of a complex omphalocele associated with thoracic hypoplasia and thoracic-lumbar scoliosis in a chromosomally unaffected fetus. Conclusion: This is an unusual case where this congenital defect is potentially associated to maternal alcohol use or even herpes simplex virus (HSV).