Fetal diaphragmatic hernia presented with transient unilateral pleural effusion.
Isolated fetal pleural effusion is rare. A good outcome of 100% survival rate can be expected in cases of spontaneous resolution of the anomaly in utero. If resolved, they are usually not associated with any structural abnormality. We report a case of diaphragmatic hernia presenting as isolated unilateral pleural effusion which resolved spontaneously. This has important implications for the management of isolated fetal pleural effusion.
Lau
T K
TK
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Fung
H Y
HY
Fung
T Y
TY
D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013997:Time Factors; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal