Fetal thoraco-abdominal lymphangioma: a case report

Authors

  • Kariman Ghazal Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Makassed General Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Mariam Rajab Department of Pediatrics and Division of Neonatal Intensive Care, Makassed General Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Abir Malas Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Makassed General Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20195366

Keywords:

Antenatal ultrasonography, Congenital malformations, Fetal lymphangiomas

Abstract

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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Published

2019-11-26

How to Cite

Ghazal, K., Rajab, M., & Malas, A. (2019). Fetal thoraco-abdominal lymphangioma: a case report. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 8(12), 5036–5038. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20195366

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