The hyperechogenic lungs of laryngotracheal obstruction.
A case is reported in which enlarged, hyperechogenic lungs, ascites and polyhydramnios on prenatal ultrasound were indications of a partial tracheal agenesis and tracheoesophageal fistula. A review of the literature is given to assist clinicians in effectively counselling women in whom this ultrasound abnormality is detected.
de Hullu
J A
JA
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Kornman
L H
LH
Beekhuis
J R
JR
Nikkels
P G
PG
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000196:embryology*; D008423:Maternal Age; D006831:Polyhydramnios / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011247:Pregnancy; D018566:Pregnancy, High-Risk; D014132:Trachea / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal