Prenatal diagnosis of fetal lymphangiomas and outcome in all trimester: case series and literature review
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20232964Keywords:
Fetal tumors, Cystic hygroma, Karyotype, Prenatal ultrasound, Cordocentesis, Fetal aneuploidyAbstract
Lymphangiomas “cystic hygromas" is a lymphatic malformation that can develop in a variety of locations on a developing fetus, most commonly in the neck, axilla, abdominal wall, mediastinal, inguinal, and retroperitoneal regions. Fetal aneuploidy, hydrops fetalis, structural abnormalities, and intrauterine fetal mortality have all been linked to lymphangiomas. We report case series of cystic hygroma in all trimester with there Obstetric outcomes which ultrasound imaging was used to identify these cases.
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