title: Isolated foetal ascites.
abstract: The prenatal diagnosis and perinatal outcome of two patients with isolated foetal ascites compatible with chyloperitoneum is described. The foetal ascites resolved spontaneously after delivery with good perinatal outcome in both cases. A good prognosis can be anticipated in such cases. Antepartum and intrapartum interventions are seldom necessary.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Hong Kong, Tsan Yuk Hospital, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.forename: Y H
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Lam
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Tang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002915:Chylous Ascites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000379:methods*