A Case of Isolated Fetal Pleural Effusion Antenatally Diagnosed.
- Author:
Hae Kyung LEE
1
;
Joo Tak LEE
;
Joon Soo PARK
;
Young Chang KIM
;
Sang Chul PARK
;
Young Hwa KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Soonchunhang University, Chunan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Isolated Fetal Pleural Effusion;
Congenital Chylothorax;
Antenatal Diagnosed
- MeSH:
Chylothorax;
Drainage;
Gestational Age;
Humans;
Hydrops Fetalis;
Infant, Newborn;
Parturition;
Pleural Effusion*;
Prenatal Diagnosis;
Ultrasonography
- From:Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
1996;39(10):1469-1473
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The isolated fetal pleural effusion is rare and has no other signs of fetal hydrops. Its etiology is unknown but the most common cause is congenital chylothorax. We experienced a case of fetal pleural effusion diagnosed in the 35 weeks gestational age by antenatal ultrasonogram and antenatal diagnosis allowed early therapeutic intervention such as drainage of pleural fluid immediatly after birth. We diagnosed congenital chylothorax after neonate feeding changes the quality of pleural fluid from serous to milky So We report with a brief review and its related literatures.
