title: Prenatal sonographic findings of massive lower extremity lymphangioma.
abstract: A massive lymphangioma was detected sonographically in the lower extremity of a fetus at 28 weeks' gestation. On ultrasound study, the mass had multiple cysts and extended from the left lower abdomen to the left knee. The differential diagnosis and obstetric management following prenatal diagnosis of a fetal lower extremity mass are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill 27599-7570.
authors.forename: V L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Katz
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Thorp
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Chescheir
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011247:Pregnancy; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal