Ultrasonic detection of fetal ascites associated with polyhydramnios.
The combination of fetal ascites and polyhydramnios is an uncommon problem that can be detected in utero by sonography. A case is reported where the etiology was found to be generalized cytomegalovirus infection. The differential diagnosis, etiology and diagnostic procedures are discussed. A thorough sonographic study is essential in the diagnosis and evaluation of fetal ascites in utero.
D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D006831:Polyhydramnios / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography