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Transient hyperechogenicity of the fetal pericardium: a case report
Author(s) -
Ibba R. M.,
Zoppi M. A.,
Floris M.,
Putzolu M.,
Monni G.
Publication year - 2000
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.1469-0705.2000.00209.x
Subject(s) - medicine , fetus , pericardium , echogenicity , abnormality , ultrasound , gestation , obstetrics and gynaecology , obstetrics , prenatal ultrasound , pericardial effusion , radiology , pregnancy , prenatal diagnosis , surgery , genetics , psychiatry , biology
An unusually echogenic fetal pericardium was visualized using ultrasound at 21 weeks' gestation. Serial prenatal examinations revealed its progressive, spontaneous resolution. Follow‐up examinations of the newborn and infant failed to demonstrate any clinical or echocardiographic abnormality. The occurrence of this unusual pericardial abnormality and its transient nature should be considered during sonographic examination of the fetus. Copyright © 2000 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology