Hidden pathologies associated with (and concealed by) early gestational isolated fetal hydrothorax

Isolated fetal hydrothorax is an uncommon finding on routine prenatal ultrasound and is associated with a variable prognosis. We believe this is the first report of a patient whose antenatal hydrothorax was associated with both congenital diaphragmatic hernia and congenital pulmonary lymphangiectasi...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2005-07, Vol.40 (7), p.e1-e3
Main Authors: Khalil, Basem A., Jesudason, Edwin C., Featherstone, Neil C., Sarginson, Richard, Kerr, Steve, Ashworth, Michael, Losty, Paul D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diagnosis, Differential
Fetal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - diagnostic imaging
Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital
Humans
Hydrothorax
Lung Diseases - congenital
Lung Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Lymphangiectasis - congenital
Lymphangiectasis - diagnostic imaging
Male
Pleural Effusion
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
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Summary:Isolated fetal hydrothorax is an uncommon finding on routine prenatal ultrasound and is associated with a variable prognosis. We believe this is the first report of a patient whose antenatal hydrothorax was associated with both congenital diaphragmatic hernia and congenital pulmonary lymphangiectasia. This rare combination caused significant problems in diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2005.03.072