Spontaneous resolution of cystic hygroma in a 46,XX normal female.
We report a case of nuchal cystic hygroma with spontaneous resolution detected by ultrasound examination at 13 weeks' gestation. Fetal karyotype and amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein levels were normal. Extreme caution in evaluating this situation is stressed.
Baccichetti
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Department of Pediatrics, Padova University, Italy.
Lenzini
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Suma
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Benini
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Marini
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D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D011247:Pregnancy; D011261:Pregnancy Trimester, First; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D014463:Ultrasonography