lsolated fetal ascites
Keywords:
Fetal ascites, Meconium peritonitis, Prenatal diagnosisAbstract
Fetal ascites is an entity associated to multiple pathologies. lt can represent either an initial sign of hydrops or it can be an isolated manifestation. The authors describe a case of a patient in prenatal followup, presenting fetal ascites at 25 weeks gestation. There were no other abnormalities during pregnancy. Next to term the ultrasound examination showed intra-abdominal calcifications. The infant was bom in good conditions, presenting flacid abdominal wall but no ascites
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