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Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 1997;40(2):434-438.
Published online January 1, 2001.
One Case of Fetal Cystic Hygroma Diagnosed at the 11-1th Weeks of Gestational Age.
Byung Sun Bae, You Me Lee, Seung Joo Shin, Kyung Sub Cah
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kyung Hee, Pundang Cha General Hospital, Korea.
Abstract
Fetal cystic hygromas are congenital malformations of the lymphatic system manifested as single or multiloculated fluid-filled cavities in the neck region. Cystic hygroma is characterized by cystic appearance of posterior or lateral portion of the neck. A case of cystic hygroma, diagnosed antenatally by ultrasound at the 11(+1)th week of pregnancy and confirmed by autopsy, is presented with a brief review of literatures.
Key Words: Cystic hygroma, Ultrasound, 11(+1)wks of pregnancy


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