Isolated fetal ascites caused by primary lymphangiectasia: A case report

Authors
Schmider, A Henrich, W Reles, A Vogel, M Dudenhausen, JW
Citation
A. Schmider et al., Isolated fetal ascites caused by primary lymphangiectasia: A case report, AM J OBST G, 184(2), 2001, pp. 227-228
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine","da verificare
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
ISSN journal
00029378 → ACNP
Volume
184
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
227 - 228
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9378(200101)184:2<227:IFACBP>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
We present a case of isolated fetal ascites diagnosed by ultrasonography at 29 weeks' gestation. Cordocentesis revealed a normal karyotype and negativ e viral titers. Postnatally, the diagnosis of primary lymphangiectasia was made by intestinal biopsy. To our knowledge this is the first description o f prenatal manifestation of primary lymphangiectasia.