title: Meconium peritonitis due to meconium ileus presenting as fetal ascites: a case report.
abstract: A case of meconium peritonitis due to meconium ileus is described. The condition was detected antenatally as fetal ascites on ultrasonography. Plain X-ray of abdomen post-natally showed specks of calcification mainly at the flanks, while on ultrasonography specks of high echogenic areas were seen throughout the abdomen which has been described as "snow-storm sign". The aetiology of meconium ileus is briefly discussed.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Rachagan
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.forename: K W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Kwan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000150:complications*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000150:complications*; D008470:Meconium; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography