Article
[Retrocervical cystic hygroma: diagnosis, prognosis and management. A series of 13 cases].
Journal de gynecologie, obstetrique et biologie de la reproduction - 1 Jan 1991
Douvier S, Feldman J P, Nivelon-Chevalier A, Degrolard M, Harran M H, Jahier J
Abstract excerpt
Fetal cystic hygroma (CH) are congenital malformation of the lymphatic system which are seen in antenatally ultrasonography from the end of the first trimester of pregnancy. From a 13 CH retrospective study, the authors discuss the ultrasound diagnosis, the prognosis and the management of CH. In our study, CH is associated with lymphedema (69%), hydrops (46%), diminution of amniotic fluid (69%) and other...
Topics
- Adult
- Female
- Fetal Diseases
- Humans
- Karyotyping
- Lymphangioma
- Lymphatic Diseases
- Phenotype
- Pregnancy
- Prognosis
- Retrospective Studies