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Ultrasonic Diagnosis of Hydrops Fetalis in the Early Second Trimester
Author(s) -
Ghosh A.,
Woo J. S. K.,
Liang S. T.,
Ho H. C.,
Wong V.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1983.tb00175.x
Subject(s) - hydrops fetalis , medicine , situs inversus , fetus , ascites , fetal echocardiography , dextrocardia , pregnancy , prenatal diagnosis , gestational age , cardiology , obstetrics , genetics , biology
Summary: A case of fetal ascites diagnosed by ultrasonography at a gestational maturity of 16 weeks is described. Associated congenital abnormalities included asplenia, situs inversus, aneurysmal dilatation of the aorta, and fetal bradycardia. The pregnancy was terminated at 18 weeks.