This study suggests that the prognosis of cystic hygroma detected in the first trimester is guarded, with high incidence of MCA (66.7%, 20/30) and chromosomal abnormalities (53.3%, 16/30). The findings support detailed ultrasound examination and invasive prenatal diagnosis for cystic hygroma.
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