Fetal thoraco-abdominal lymphangioma: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20195366Keywords:
Antenatal ultrasonography, Congenital malformations, Fetal lymphangiomasAbstract
Lymphangiomas are rare congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. Authors present a case with giant, septated, axillary thoraco-abdominal lymphangioma. Diagnosis was made at 19 weeks’ gestation by antenatal ultrasonography. The case underwent prenatal expectation treatment.
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