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SPONTANEOUS RESOLUTION OF CYSTIC HYGROMA IN A 46,XX NORMAL FEMALE
Author(s) -
Baccichetti Carlo,
Lenzini Elisabetta,
Suma Vincenzo,
Benini Franca,
Marini Alberto
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
prenatal diagnosis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.956
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1097-0223
pISSN - 0197-3851
DOI - 10.1002/pd.1970100607
Subject(s) - cystic hygroma , amniotic fluid , gestation , medicine , fetus , amniocentesis , ultrasound , prenatal diagnosis , obstetrics , pregnancy , gynecology , radiology , biology , genetics
We report a case of nuchal cystic hygroma with spontaneous resolution detected by ultrasound examination at 13 weeks' gestation. Fetal karyotype and amniotic fluid alphafetoprotein levels were normal. Extreme caution in evaluating this situation is stressed.