Prenatal Diagnosis and Outcome of Tracheal Agenesis as Part of Congenital High Airway Obstruction Syndrome. Case Presentation and Literature Review.
Medicina (Kaunas)
; 57(11)2021 Nov 16.
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ABSTRACT
Tracheal atresia is an extremely rare condition whereby a partial or total obstruction of the trachea is seen. It is almost always lethal, with just a handful of cases that ended with a good outcome. In this study we report on a 15-week male fetus, diagnosed with hyperechogenic lungs, midline heart position and inverted diaphragm. Sonographic findings suggest congenital High Airway Obstruction Syndrome (CHAOS) An ultrasound scan and fetal MRI were not able to point out the exact obstruction level. In spite of extensive counselling, the parents opted to carry on with the pregnancy. Fetal demise was noted on a scan at 19 weeks gestation. After the elective termination of pregnancy, a post-mortem examination showed partial tracheal atresia with no other anomalies. Despite technological progress in CHAOS syndrome, a precise diagnosis and accurate prognosis remain elusive.
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Assunto principal:
Traqueia
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Obstrução das Vias Respiratórias
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
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En
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Medicina (Kaunas)
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article