SRIWIJAYA JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Vol 9, No 1, 2026

Case of Omphalocele Diagnosed Prenatally: A Case Report

Kaisar Pahlawan (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University/Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang, Indonesia)
Al Amirah Zainab (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University/Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang, Indonesia)
Nuswil Bernolian (Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University/Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang, Indonesia)
Shalita Dastamuar (Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University/Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang, Indonesia)
Nurmala Dewi Maharani (Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University/Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang, Indonesia)
Atika Akbari (Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University/Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

Omphalocele is congenital malformation resulted from abnormal closure of anterior abdominal wall. Omphalocele may exist in isolation or a part of syndromic congenital malformations. Several etiologies of omphalocele are known, including genetic, teratogenic, nutritional, or idiopathic causes. We reported a case of isolated omphalocele with no known risk factor. Female, 29 years old, G2P1A0, 21 weeks pregnant with no remarkable history referred to our institution for evaluation and management of suspected pregnancy complicated with omphalocele. Upon ultrasonographic examination, we discovered live singleton pregnancy with clear evidence of omphalocele. Patient was then planned to undergo elective cesarean section at 37th week of pregnancy. Subsequently, neonate was managed by the team of neonatologist and pediatric surgeon and the defect was repaired successfully. Prenatal diagnosis of omphalocele lead into improved outcome due to preparedness of the team, particularly in case of isolated case of omphalocele with no other congenital anomalies present.  

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UnsriMedJ

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Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Public Health

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Sriwijaya Journal of Medicine (SJM) is a scientific journal managed by Faculty of Medicine Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia. It publishes original research articles and reviews in Biomedical Sciences, Medicine (Neurology, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Urogenital, Endocrine and ...