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In utero sonographic appearance of intestinal duplication cysts
Author(s) -
Degani S.,
Mogilner J. G.,
Shapiro I.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1995.05060415.x
Subject(s) - medicine , gene duplication , cyst , in utero , prenatal diagnosis , prenatal ultrasound , pylorus , gastrointestinal tract , alimentary tract , obstetrics , ultrasound , ileum , fetus , pregnancy , radiology , gastroenterology , stomach , biochemistry , chemistry , genetics , biology , gene
The antenatal appearance of gastrointestinal duplication cysts is described. Two cases are presented: a duplication cyst of the pylorus and a cyst of the terminal ileum. The embryogenesis and the clinical utility of prenatal diagnosis of these malformations of the alimentary tract are discussed. Antenatal detection of these cystic masses allowed close neonatal surveillance and timely surgical intervention prior to neonatal complications. Copyright © 1995 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology