Voluminous fetal chylous ascites: a case of complete spontaneous prenatal regression

Fetal Diagn Ther. 2007;22(2):81-4. doi: 10.1159/000097101. Epub 2006 Nov 27.

Abstract

We report a case of isolated voluminous fetal ascites discovered during a routine fetal ultrasound at 22 weeks' gestation. Analysis of the fluid showed it to be chyliform and ruled out other causes of fetal ascites. Regular bimonthly ultrasound scans monitored its progressive diminution and then its disappearance. Examination showed the child to be normal at birth. Though the literature indicates that prognosis is usually favorable for infants with isolated fetal chylous ascites, spontaneous regression during pregnancy is an uncommon finding.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chylous Ascites / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Live Birth
  • Pregnancy
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*