Case SeriesInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Prenatal diagnosis of fetal lymphangiomas and outcome in all trimester: case series and literature review

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2023;12(10):3154-3159.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20232964

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Abstract

Lymphangiomas “cystic hygromas" is a lymphatic malformation that can develop in a variety of locations on a developing fetus, most commonly in the neck, axilla, abdominal wall, mediastinal, inguinal, and retroperitoneal regions. Fetal aneuploidy, hydrops fetalis, structural abnormalities, and intrauterine fetal mortality have all been linked to lymphangiomas. We report case series of cystic hygroma in all trimester with there Obstetric outcomes which ultrasound imaging was used to identify these cases.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Al Zahraa Hospital University Medical Centre, Beirut, Lebanon
  2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
  3. Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon

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