Hydrops fetalis caused by intrapericardial teratoma.
A case of hydrops fetalis caused by an intrapericardial teratoma is presented. The importance of establishing the etiology of a hydropic state in utero is described, as active neonatal care seems to improve the outcome for these babies, although the mortality is still very high.
Skyggebjerg
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D015160:Hydrops Fetalis / Q000209:etiology*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010496:Pericardium / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D013724:Teratoma / Q000150:complications*