title: The hyperechogenic lungs of laryngotracheal obstruction.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, Groningen, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: de Hullu
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Kornman
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Beekhuis
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Nikkels
mesh_terms: 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