Fetal Hydrops: Genetic Dissection of an Unspecific Sonographic Finding—A Comprehensive Review

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Fetal hydrops is defined as the presence of abnormal fluid collections in two or more intra-fetal compartments. It has been classified based on etiology (immune vs. non-immune), on the presence or absence of other findings (isolated vs. non-isolated) and on the gestational age at presentation (first-, second- or third-trimester). In all cases of non-immune hydrops fetalis, invasive prenatal diagnosis is offered....

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