A case of meconium peritonitis due to bowel perforation diagnosed at anomaly scan at 20 weeks.

Abstract

Meconium peritonitis is a rare condition in a fetus which occurs due to perforation of the bowel in the antenatal period. It has serious neonatal consequences resulting in death if the diagnosis is delayed soon after delivery. However, its detection is difficult as the presentation is very variable. A case of meconium peritonitis and pseudocyst detected in a fetus at 33 weeks and 2 days of gestation is discussed regarding its diagnosis and management. Final diagnosis was made only after delivery and managed by surgery (bowel resection). The outcome after treatment was favourable because of the timely intervention.