One Case of Fetal Cystic Hygroma Diagnosed at the 11-1th Weeks of Gestational Age.
- Author:
Byung Sun BAE
1
;
You Me LEE
;
Seung Joo SHIN
;
Kyung Sub CAH
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kyung Hee, Pundang Cha General Hospital, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cystic hygroma;
Ultrasound;
11(+1)wks of pregnancy
- MeSH:
Autopsy;
Gestational Age*;
Lymphangioma, Cystic*;
Lymphatic System;
Neck;
Pregnancy;
Ultrasonography
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1997;40(2):434-438
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Fetal cystic hygromas are congenital malformations of the lymphatic system manifested as single or multiloculated fluid-filled cavities in the neck region. Cystic hygroma is characterized by cystic appearance of posterior or lateral portion of the neck. A case of cystic hygroma, diagnosed antenatally by ultrasound at the 11(+1)th week of pregnancy and confirmed by autopsy, is presented with a brief review of literatures.
