Transient severe unilateral and subsequent bilateral primary fetal hydrothorax with spontaneous resolution at 34 weeks' gestation associated with normal neonatal outcome.
Unilateral primary fetal hydrothorax with spontaneous resolution is a rare occurrence. We present a case in which severe unilateral primary fetal hydrothorax was visualized at 28 weeks' gestation. Two weeks later bilateral primary fetal hydrothorax was documented. Ultrasonographic follow-up demonstrated further dynamic changes in the fetal condition, with an isolated unilateral hydrothorax 1 week later and subsequent complete resolution at 34 weeks' gestation. Delivery resulted in a normal neonate with no signs of pulmonary hypoplasia.
Sherer
D M
DM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, NY 14642.
Abramowicz
J S
JS
Eggers
P C
PC
Woods
J R
JR
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography