Outcome of fetal gastro‐intestinal cysts: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Abstract

GI cysts are usually benign. Clinical symptoms occur in approximately one third of children. About one third of the cysts resolves, while the rate of complications after surgery is low. Prenatal ultrasound has an overall good diagnostic accuracy in identifying these anomalies. © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Approach to the postnatal sonographic evaluation of prenatally detected abdominopelvic cysts

“…Prenatally detected abdominal and pelvic masses are usually cystic in nature, and typically seen on second trimester sonography [1]. These lesions commonly arise from various organs and structures in the abdomen and pelvis [2]. Prenatal sonography is highly sensitive in the detection of abdominopelvic cystic masses however, it lacks specificity, and definitive diagnosis is often challenging [1][2][3].…”

“…These lesions commonly arise from various organs and structures in the abdomen and pelvis [2]. Prenatal sonography is highly sensitive in the detection of abdominopelvic cystic masses however, it lacks specificity, and definitive diagnosis is often challenging [1][2][3]. Postnatal sonography is often successful in determining the etiology of cystic lesions, occasionally supplemented by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).…”

“…In addition, distinctive sonographic signs, when present, aid in establishing the correct diagnosis [ 1 , 3 ]. An accurate diagnosis is pivotal, as the management of these cystic lesions is highly variable [ 2 , 4 ].…”