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Congenital generalized cystic lymphangiomatosis diagnosed by prenatal ultrasound
Author(s) -
Haeusler Martin C. H.,
Hofmann Hans M. H.,
Hoenigl Werner,
Karpf Eva F.,
Rosenkranz W.
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.1970100912
Subject(s) - lymphangiomatosis , medicine , prenatal diagnosis , ultrasound , differential diagnosis , abnormality , prenatal ultrasound , thorax (insect anatomy) , lymphangioma , lymphatic system , radiology , pathology , fetus , pregnancy , anatomy , biology , psychiatry , genetics
We describe a previously unknown congenital abnormality of the lymphatic system, characterized by multiple cystic lesions of the lower extremities and thorax. Diagnosis was made by ultrasound in the second trimester. The ultrasound findings, pathology results, and differential diagnosis are presented.