title: Transient severe unilateral and subsequent bilateral primary fetal hydrothorax with spontaneous resolution at 34 weeks' gestation associated with normal neonatal outcome.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, NY 14642.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Sherer
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Abramowicz
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Eggers
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Woods
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography