Zalel Y, Shalev E, Ben-Ami M, Mogilner G, Weiner E. Ultrasonic diagnosis of mediastinal cystic hygroma.
Prenat Diagn 1992;
12:541-4. [PMID:
1513758 DOI:
10.1002/pd.1970120610]
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Abstract
The incidence of cystic hygroma, which represents dilated obstructed jugular lymph sacs, is 1 in 6000 pregnancies. Cystic hygromas can be located in the nuchal area or in any other location. The prenatal ultrasonic diagnosis of a cystic hygroma in the mediastinum is presented.
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