Hydrops fetalis due to abnormal lymphatics.

Windebank, Kevin; Bridges, Nina; Östman‐Smith, Ingegerd; Stevens, J.E.

doi:10.1136/adc.62.2.198

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“…This has been postulated to be related to a recessive gene. 7,8 The aetiology of the recurrent fetal hydrops in this case is still unknown, despite numerous investigations. The number of idiopathic NIH varies from 9% to 42%.…”

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Recurrent Non-immune Fetal Hydrops: A Case Report

Goh

Tan²,

Kwek³

et al. 2006

Ann Acad Med Singap

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Introduction: Recurrent non-immune fetal hydrops (NIH) has been reported in the literature but is a rare entity, with fewer than 6 reported cases so far. It has been postulated to be related to a recessive gene. Clinical Picture: We report a case of recurrent fetal hydrops in a multigravida with no medical history of note. She presented in her current pregnancy with a significant history of having 4 (out of 7) previous pregnancies affected by hydrops. Treatment: All the affected pregnancies resulted in mid-trimester pregnancy termination (MTPT) following diagnosis in the second trimester. Previous investigations for hydrops did not yield any obvious cause. Outcome: Her most recent pregnancy was unaffected. We discuss the possible differential diagnoses and the likelihood of autosomal recessive metabolic diseases being the aetiological factor. Conclusion: Rare causes of fetal hydrops need to be excluded in cases of recurrent non-immune hydrops with no obvious aetiology following routine investigations. Key words: Hydrops fetalis, Lysosomal storage disorders, Non-immune, Thalassaemia, Ultrasonography

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confidence: 92%