Antenatal diagnosis and obstetric management of cystic hygroma occurring in twin pregnancies. A case report.
Minerva Ginecol
; 54(4): 355-60, 2002 Aug.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12114869
ABSTRACT
The lymphatic system has an early development in the embryo. Usually, its development is complete by the 40th postconceptional day. If this connection fails to develop, lymphatic stasis and dilatation of the lymphatic channels may occur, causing a number of pathologies such as lymphangiomas, lymphangiectasis and cystic hygromas. Prenatal diagnosis can be made during the first trimester of pregnancy by ultrasonographic examination. A case of a twin pregnancy associated with cystic hygroma and bilateral hypoplasia of lower and upper limbs of both foetuses without chromosomal abnormalities is reported.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Lymphangioma, Cystic
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Diseases in Twins
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Head and Neck Neoplasms
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
/
Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
Minerva Ginecol
Year:
2002
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy