title: Chylothorax in a twin pregnancy of 34 weeks--sonographically diagnosed.
abstract: In a twin pregnancy of 34 gestational weeks sonographic follow-up revealed a rapidly spreading hydrothorax in one twin and slight ascites in the other. Analysis of aspirated fluid by intrauterine needle puncture suggested a chylothorax. Pathogenesis of chylothorax is discussed. Differential diagnosis of hydrothorax is presented. Intrauterine puncture is the only method of achieving prenatal diagnosis and therapy.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D014427:Twins; D014463:Ultrasonography