Spontaneous resolution of cystic hygroma in a 46,XX normal female

C Baccichetti; E Lenzini; V Suma; F Benini; A Marini

doi:10.1002/pd.1970100607

Spontaneous resolution of cystic hygroma in a 46,XX normal female

Prenat Diagn. 1990 Jun;10(6):399-403. doi: 10.1002/pd.1970100607.

Authors

C Baccichetti¹, E Lenzini, V Suma, F Benini, A Marini

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pediatrics, Padova University, Italy.

PMID: 2217080
DOI: 10.1002/pd.1970100607

Abstract

We report a case of nuchal cystic hygroma with spontaneous resolution detected by ultrasound examination at 13 weeks' gestation. Fetal karyotype and amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein levels were normal. Extreme caution in evaluating this situation is stressed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Female
Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Head and Neck Neoplasms / genetics
Humans
Lymphangioma / diagnosis*
Lymphangioma / genetics
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Trimester, First
Remission, Spontaneous
Ultrasonography