What is the diagnosis for a newborn boy with bilateral aniridia (absence of the iris), hypospadias (urethral opening on the ventral side of the penile shaft), and cryptorchidism (undescended testis)?

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Differential Diagnosis for Newborn Boy

The following differential diagnosis is based on the provided clinical presentation of the newborn boy.

  • Single most likely diagnosis

    • Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex: This condition is characterized by the urethral opening on the ventral side of the penile shaft (epispadias), which is consistent with the patient's presentation. The absence of the iris (aniridia) can be associated with this complex, although it's more commonly linked to Wilms tumor and genitourinary anomalies in the WAGR syndrome. However, given the combination of epispadias and aniridia, this complex is a strong consideration.
  • Other Likely diagnoses

    • WAGR Syndrome (Wilms tumor, Aniridia, Genitourinary anomalies, and mental Retardation): Although the patient does not exhibit all the typical features of WAGR syndrome at this stage (e.g., Wilms tumor, mental retardation), the presence of aniridia and genitourinary anomalies (epispadias, undescended testis) makes this a plausible diagnosis.
    • Exstrophy of the Bladder: While this condition primarily involves the bladder, it can be part of a spectrum that includes epispadias, as seen in the patient. The absence of the iris could be a coincidental finding or part of a broader syndrome.
  • Do Not Miss (ddxs that may not be likely, but would be deadly if missed.)

    • Prune Belly Syndrome: Characterized by the absence of abdominal muscles, undescended testes, and urinary tract anomalies. Although the patient's abdomen is described as soft with a palpable liver edge, which doesn't strongly suggest prune belly syndrome, the undescended testis and urethral anomaly warrant consideration of this potentially life-threatening condition.
    • Cloacal Exstrophy: A severe form of the exstrophy-epispadias complex that involves the bladder, genitalia, and sometimes the gastrointestinal tract. Early diagnosis is crucial for management, and while the patient's presentation doesn't fully align with cloacal exstrophy, the combination of anomalies necessitates its consideration.
  • Rare diagnoses

    • OEIS Complex (Omphalocele, Exstrophy of the Bladder, Imperforate Anus, Spinal anomalies): This complex includes a range of severe congenital anomalies. Although the patient does not exhibit all these features, the presence of bladder exstrophy (suggested by epispadias) and potentially other unapparent spinal or gastrointestinal anomalies makes it a rare but possible diagnosis.
    • Surgical or Genetic Syndromes involving Aniridia and Genitourinary Anomalies: There are several rare genetic syndromes that could explain the patient's findings, including those that involve aniridia and various genitourinary anomalies. These would require further genetic evaluation to diagnose.

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