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Schnee SV, Riedmeier M, Hübner T, Rehn M, Kapp FG, Härtel C, Silwedel C. [The Duplicity of Incidents: Cervical Lymphatic Malformation in two Newborns]. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2024; 228:303-308. [PMID: 38346704 DOI: 10.1055/a-2231-7148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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We report on two neonates born the same day, both with an isolated cervical lymphatic malformation. Cervical masses were detected by ultrasound late in the third trimester. Following interdisciplinary case conferences, a caesarean section in the presence of a neonatal team was the chosen delivery mode in both cases. Delivery and transition of the newborns were uneventful. The suspected diagnosis was confirmed by postnatal MRIs, which demonstrated neither associated malformations nor compression of vital structures. Therefore, an expectant approach was chosen for the newborn with the smaller lesion. The other newborn featured a sizeable lymphatic malformation, and due to consecutive head tilt, sclerotherapy was initiated in its second week of life. Our case report outlines the challenges of a rare connatal malformation. Guidelines are often missing. Individual decisions regarding delivery mode, diagnostics and therapy have to be made on an interdisciplinary basis and patients as well as parents need counseling and support over a long period. All the more significant is good, interdisciplinary collaboration between the involved disciplines.
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- Kinderklinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Frauenklinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Frauenklinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Pädiatrische Hämatologie und Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Universitätsklinik, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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- Kinderklinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Kinderklinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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Mastromoro G, Guadagnolo D, Khaleghi Hashemian N, Bernardini L, Giancotti A, Piacentini G, De Luca A, Pizzuti A. A Pain in the Neck: Lessons Learnt from Genetic Testing in Fetuses Detected with Nuchal Fluid Collections, Increased Nuchal Translucency versus Cystic Hygroma-Systematic Review of the Literature, Meta-Analysis and Case Series. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 13:diagnostics13010048. [PMID: 36611340 PMCID: PMC9818917 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13010048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Fetal Nuchal fluid collections can manifest with two distinct presentations attributable to the same phenotypic spectrum: increased nuchal translucency (iNT) and cystic hygroma. The prenatal detection of these findings should prompt an accurate assessment through genetic counseling and testing, including karyotype, chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) and multigene RASopathy panel. We performed a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis, to calculate diagnostic yields of genetic testing in fetuses with iNT and cystic hygroma. We compared the results with a cohort of 96 fetuses with these isolated findings. Fetuses with isolated NT ≥ 2.5 mm showed karyotype anomalies in 22.76% of cases and CMA presented an incremental detection rate of 2.35%. Fetuses with isolated NT ≥ 3 mm presented aneuploidies in 14.36% of cases and CMA had an incremental detection rate of 3.89%. When the isolated NT measured at least 3.5 mm the diagnostic yield of karyotyping was 34.35%, the incremental CMA detection rate was 4.1%, the incremental diagnostic rate of the RASopathy panel was 1.44% and it was 2.44% for exome sequencing. Interestingly, CMA presents a considerable diagnostic yield in the group of fetuses with NT ≥ 3.5 mm. Similarly, exome sequencing appears to show promising results and could be considered after a negative CMA result.
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- Gioia Mastromoro
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina–Gemelli Isola, 00186 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Cytogenetics Unit, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Foundation, San Giovanni Rotondo, 71013 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neonatology and Fetal Cardiology, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina–Gemelli Isola, 00186 Rome, Italy
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- Medical Genetics Division, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Cai M, Guo N, Lin N, Huang H, Xu L. Retrospective analysis of genetic etiology and obstetric outcome of fetal cystic hygroma: A single-center study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31689. [PMID: 36451403 PMCID: PMC9704949 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cystic hygroma (CH) is a relatively common observation in prenatal ultrasounds; however, there are few studies about copy number variations (CNVs) of fetuses with CH. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis on 40 pregnant patients (out of 8000 pregnant patients) whose fetuses had CH from November 2016 to June 2021. Villus, amniotic fluid, or umbilical cord blood samples were collected, based on the corresponding gestational age, for karyotype analysis and single-nucleotide polymorphism array (SNP-array). RESULTS Among the 40 fetuses with CH, 16 (40.0%, 16/40) exhibited isolated CH and 24 (60.0%, 24/40) exhibited CH combined with other ultrasound abnormalities. The most common CH-comorbid ultrasound abnormalities observed in this study were congenital heart disease (25.0%, 6/24), thickened nuchal translucency (20.8%, 5/24), and fetal edema (12.5%, 3/24). Karyotype and SNP-array analysis resulted in an overall detection rate of 30.0% (12/40). Karyotype analysis led to the detection of eight cases of pathogenic CNVs, among which 45, X was the most common. In addition to the above pathogenic CNV, four additional cases were detected by SNP-array. There was no significant difference in the observed pathogenic CNVs between isolated CH and CH combined with other ultrasound (31.3% vs 29.2%, P > .99). Karyotype analysis and SNP-array results influence whether parents terminate the pregnancy. When genetic abnormalities are detected in the fetus, the parents often choose to terminate the pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS Our study emphasizes that genomic examination should be performed on fetuses with CH to confirm the etiology as soon as possible. During genetic counseling, all fetal characteristics should be carefully and comprehensively evaluated.
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- Meiying Cai
- Medical Genetic Diagnosis and Therapy Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fujian Key Laboratory for Prenatal Diagnosis and Birth Defect, Fuzhou, China
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- Medical Genetic Diagnosis and Therapy Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fujian Key Laboratory for Prenatal Diagnosis and Birth Defect, Fuzhou, China
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- Medical Genetic Diagnosis and Therapy Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fujian Key Laboratory for Prenatal Diagnosis and Birth Defect, Fuzhou, China
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- Medical Genetic Diagnosis and Therapy Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fujian Key Laboratory for Prenatal Diagnosis and Birth Defect, Fuzhou, China
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- Medical Genetic Diagnosis and Therapy Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fujian Key Laboratory for Prenatal Diagnosis and Birth Defect, Fuzhou, China
- * Correspondence: Liangpu Xu, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, No. 18 Daoshan Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou 350001, China (e-mail: )
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Kagawa K, Takahashi H, Nagayama S, Horie K, Takahashi K, Baba Y, Ogoyama M, Suzuki H, Usui R, Ohkuchi A, Matsubara S. Long-term outcome of fetus with ameliorated cystic hygroma. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2021; 60:874-877. [PMID: 34507664 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2021.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Cystic hygroma often ameliorates or disappears with pregnancy progression. Fetuses/neonates with amelioration, when without chromosomal or major structural abnormality, generally show a favorable outcome at birth. The present study was aimed to clarify the short/long-term outcomes of fetuses/neonates with the amelioration of cystic hygroma during pregnancy. MATERIAL AND METHODS This was a retrospective observational study. We focused on fetuses with cystic hygroma managed in our institute between January 2006 and June 2019. The infants were followed by pediatricians (neonatologist, pediatric cardiologist, and pediatric neurologist) and pediatric outcomes were retrieved from the medical records up to 3 years old. RESULTS One hundred and seven fetuses with cystic hygroma were included. Of the 107, cystic hygromas ameliorated in 31 fetuses (31/107: 29%). Of the 31, there were 26 livebirths. Half (n = 13) of the 26 fetuses had a good outcome, whereas the remaining half (n = 13) had abnormalities. Various abnormalities were detected in their infancies. A nuchal thickness (diameter of hygroma) of ≥5 mm was significantly correlated with abnormalities (P = 0.047). CONCLUSION Physicians should pay attention to fetuses/neonates with ameliorated cystic hygroma. Of those, special attention should be paid to fetuses/neonates with a nuchal thickness at diagnosis ≥5 mm.
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- Keiko Kagawa
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0498, Japan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0498, Japan
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Utomo MT, Harahap A, Etika R. Massive cystic hygroma of the neck with respiratory distress in newborn. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2021.101945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Li J, Zhong W, Geng X, Liu X, Zhang X, Wang Y, Li H. Ultrasonographic diagnosis, classification, and treatment of cervical lymphatic malformation in paediatric patients: a retrospective study. BMC Pediatr 2020; 20:441. [PMID: 32950065 PMCID: PMC7501610 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-020-02337-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background To explore the imaging features, key diagnostic points, classification, treatment, and prognosis of cervical lymphatic malformation. Methods Overall, 320 patients diagnosed with cervical lymphatic malformation were retrospectively analysed in our hospital between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2017. Imaging modalities included colour Doppler ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and contrast-enhanced computed tomography. Cervical lymphatic malformations were classified by cyst diameter. Treatments included interventional therapy, surgery, and expectant treatment. Results Cervical lymphatic malformation was identified in 320 of 1192 patients with lymphatic malformation. Four were excluded due to misdiagnosis by ultrasonography. Cervical lymphatic malformation was classified as mixed, macrocystic, and microcystic in 184 (57.5%), 117 (36.56%), and 19 (5.94%) patients, respectively. Sixty-four (20%), ten (3.12%), seven (2.19%), and three (0.94%) patients experienced intracystic haemorrhage, infection, concurrent intracystic haemorrhage and infection, and calcification, respectively. Among 260 (81.25%) patients who underwent interventional sclerotherapy, 163 (50.94%) received it once and 96 (30%) received it two or more times. Twenty-eight (8.75%), five (1.56%), and 27 (8.44%) patients underwent surgical resection, interventional sclerotherapy plus surgery, and expectant management, respectively. Conclusions Ultrasonography is useful for diagnosing definite cervical lymphatic malformation. Interventional therapy is the first choice for children with confirmed cervical lymphatic malformation.
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- Jiaoling Li
- Department of Ultrasound, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre, Guangzhou Medical University, Jinsui Road 9, Guangzhou, 510623, China.
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre, Guangzhou Medical University, Jinsui Road 9, Guangzhou, 510623, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre, Guangzhou Medical University, Jinsui Road 9, Guangzhou, 510623, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre, Guangzhou Medical University, Jinsui Road 9, Guangzhou, 510623, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre, Guangzhou Medical University, Jinsui Road 9, Guangzhou, 510623, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre, Guangzhou Medical University, Jinsui Road 9, Guangzhou, 510623, China
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- Department of Invasive Technology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre, Guangzhou Medical University, Jinsui Road 9, Guangzhou, 510623, China
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Shelmerdine SC, Sebire NJ, Arthurs OJ. Perinatal post-mortem ultrasound (PMUS): radiological-pathological correlation. Insights Imaging 2019; 10:81. [PMID: 31432284 PMCID: PMC6702254 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-019-0762-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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There has been an increasing demand and interest in post-mortem imaging techniques, either as an adjunct or replacement for the conventional invasive autopsy. Post-mortem ultrasound (PMUS) is easily accessible and more affordable than other cross-sectional imaging modalities and allows visualisation of normal anatomical structures of the brain, thorax and abdomen in perinatal cases. The lack of aeration of post-mortem foetal lungs provides a good sonographic window for assessment of the heart and normal pulmonary lobulation, in contrast to live neonates.In a previous article within this journal, we published a practical approach to conducting a comprehensive PMUS examination. This covered the basic principles behind why post-mortem imaging is performed, helpful techniques for obtaining optimal PMUS images, and the expected normal post-mortem changes seen in perinatal deaths. In this article, we build upon this by focusing on commonly encountered pathologies on PMUS and compare these to autopsy and other post-mortem imaging modalities.
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- Susan C Shelmerdine
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, WC1N 3JH, UK.
- UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK.
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, WC1N 3JH, UK
- UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, WC1N 3JH, UK
- UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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WANG Y, CHEN Y, YANG M, XI F, ZHAN Q, JIANG Y, ZHAO B, LUO Q. [Prognosis of fetuses with cystichygroma and nuchal translucency/nuchal fold thickening on prenatal echography]. Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2019; 48:434-438. [PMID: 31901049 PMCID: PMC8800803 DOI: 10.3785/j.issn.1008-9292.2019.08.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the prognosis of fetuses with cystic hygroma (CH) or nuchal translucency (NT) or nuchal fold (NF) thickening detected by prenatal echography. METHODS From January 2014 to December 2015, 124 fetuses with CH and NT/NF thickening on prenatal echography were enrolled from Women's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine. The basic clinical information, ultrasonic results, pregnancy outcomes and newborn follow-ups were analyzed. The cases were grouped by prognosis and the factors affecting prognosis were analyzed with logistic regression. RESULTS There were 85 cases of labor induction including one stillbirth and 39 cases delivered. Except one infant who died after birth, all live births survived with good prognosis. Univariate analysis showed that the gestational age at diagnosis of poor prognosis group was earlier than that of good prognosis group (P<0.01); and the former group also had higher hydrops fetalis rate and additional structural anomalies rate (all P<0.01). Multivariate regression analysis showed that hydrops fetalis (OR=90.105, P<0.05) and additional structural anomalies (OR=61.854, P<0.05) were risk factors of poor prognosis in fetuses with CH and NT/NF thickening. CONCLUSIONS Fetuses with diagnosed CH or NT/NF thickening on prenatal ultrasonography are likely to be associated with chromosomal abnormality. Early gestational weeks, hydrops fetalis and additional structural anomalies may indicate poor prognosis.
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- 罗琼(1980—), 女, 博士, 副主任医师, 硕士生导师, 主要从事产前诊断和胎儿医学研究; E-mail:
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9541-9781
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Aymelek HS, Oğur G, Tosun M, Abur Ü, Altundağ E, Çelik H, Kurtoğlu E, Malatyalıoğlu E, Akar ÖS, Alper T. Genetic Burden and Outcome of Cystic Hygromas Detected Antenatally: Results of 93 Pregnancies from a Single Center in the Northern Region of Turkey. J Med Ultrasound 2019; 27:181-186. [PMID: 31867191 PMCID: PMC6905260 DOI: 10.4103/jmu.jmu_114_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Revised: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective: Genetic burden, fetal malformations, and fetal outcomes of 93 fetuses with cystic hygroma (CH) are reported from a single center in Turkey. Patients and Methods: Pregnancies, having a diagnosis of fetal CH, detected between January 2010 and October 2016, were included in the study except fetuses having increased nuchal translucency. Fetal age/gender, maternal age, the age of pregnancy, types of fetal malformations, karyotype, and outcomes were evaluated. Results: The average gestational age was 16.2 weeks. Nearly 47% of the pregnancies had multiple congenital anomalies, of which 58% had a chromosomal anomaly. Chromosomal anomaly rate was 68.2% in patients with hydrops fetalis. Aneuploidies were major chromosomal defects. All trisomies were of regular type except one with Robertsonian translocation (46, XY, +13, rob[13;14][q10;q10]). Seventy-four percentage pregnancies were terminated due to either fetal/karyotype anomaly. Conclusion: Characteristics of fetal CH were similar in different ethnical backgrounds. Aneuploidy is the dominant chromosomal constitution of fetal CH. Little information was known about the genes involved. Gene dosage effect implies that fetal CH is a complex genetic situation involving multiple genes interactions. For proper genetic counseling, each fetus with CH should be karyotyped, and fetal ultrasound examination should be performed. In the case of normal chromosome set, application of aCGH should be considered.
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- Huri Sema Aymelek
- Department of Medical Genetics, Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics, Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics, Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics, Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics, Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics, Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Samsun, Turkey
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Jiao-ling L, Hai-ying W, Wei Z, Jin-rong L, Kun-shan C, Qian F. Treatment and prognosis of fetal lymphangioma. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2018; 231:274-279. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2018.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Li JL, Hai-ying W, Liu JR, He QM, Chen KS, Yang J, Qian F. Fetal Lymphangioma: Prenatal diagnosis on ultrasound, treatment, and prognosis. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2018; 231:268-273. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2018.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Revised: 09/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/06/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Noia G, Maltese PE, Zampino G, D'Errico M, Cammalleri V, Convertini P, Marceddu G, Mueller M, Guerri G, Bertelli M. Cystic Hygroma: A Preliminary Genetic Study and a Short Review from the Literature. Lymphat Res Biol 2018; 17:30-39. [PMID: 30475086 DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2017.0084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study is to examine the hypothesis that cystic hygroma (CH) with normal karyotype can manifest as a Mendelian inherited trait, and that a genetic similitude with hereditary lymphedema exists. To reach this goal, we investigated the prevalence of genetic variants in angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis genes in a cohort of euploid fetuses with CH that almost resolved before delivery. A short review of cases from literature is also reported. METHODS AND RESULTS Five fetuses were screened using a next-generation sequencing approach by targeting 33 genes known to be associated with vascular and lymphatic malformations. The genetic evaluation revealed two novel variants in KDR and KRIT1 genes. CONCLUSION A review of the literature to date revealed that an association exists between CH and hereditary lymphedema and, similar to lymphedema, CH can be inherited in autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant manner, with the latter most likely associated with a better prognosis. About KDR and KRIT1 genes, no other similar associations are reported in the literature and caution is needed in their interpretation. In conclusion, we thought that a genetic test for the outcome of familial CH could be of enormous prognostic value.
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- Giuseppe Noia
- 1 Hospice Perinatale Centro per le Cure Palliative prenatali Santa Madre Teresa di Calcutta, Policlinico A. Gemelli-Centro Studi per la Tutela della Madre e del Concepito-Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore-Roma, Roma, Italy
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- 3 Centro Malattie Rare e Difetti Congeniti, Polo Scienza della Salute della Donna e del Bambino, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, Roma, Italy
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- 4 Divisione di Ostetricia e Ginecologia, Ospedale "Cristo Re," Roma, Italy
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- 1 Hospice Perinatale Centro per le Cure Palliative prenatali Santa Madre Teresa di Calcutta, Policlinico A. Gemelli-Centro Studi per la Tutela della Madre e del Concepito-Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore-Roma, Roma, Italy
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- 2 Magi's Lab, Rovereto, Italy.,5 Magi Euregio, Bolzano, Italy
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Schreurs L, Lannoo L, De Catte L, Van Schoubroeck D, Devriendt K, Richter J. First trimester cystic hygroma colli: Retrospective analysis in a tertiary center. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2018; 231:60-64. [PMID: 30321790 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2018.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Revised: 10/02/2018] [Accepted: 10/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This retrospective study aims to evaluate the incidence, presence of chromosomal anomalies and outcome of fetuses diagnosed with cystic hygroma colli in the first trimester in a single tertiary center. STUDY DESIGN A retrospective study was performed over a ten-years period from 2007 to 2017 of all fetuses with a first-trimester diagnosis of cystic hygroma. Maternal and fetal parameters were assessed with descriptive statistics. RESULTS A total of 185 singleton pregnancies were included. Chromosomal anomalies were present in 122 cases (65.9%). Sixty-three fetuses (34.1%) had a normal karyotype. Noonan syndrome was diagnosed in 6 cases using additional testing for RASopathies. In euploid fetuses, a major congenital anomaly was detected in 35 of 63 cases (56%) and if present, 91.4% had an abnormal fetal outcome compared to 32.1% if no structural anomaly was found (p < 0.01). Fetuses with a nuchal translucency thickness more than 10 mm and hydropic fetuses had a worse outcome. DISCUSSION Associated structural anomalies or hydrops fetalis are significant predictors for an abnormal outcome in pregnancies with first-trimester cystic hygroma and a normal karyotype. Cytogenetic evaluation and detailed sonographic evaluation are of great importance in the determination of the prognosis of pregnancies complicated by first-trimester cystic hygroma.
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- Lore Schreurs
- Department of obstetrics and gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of obstetrics and gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of obstetrics and gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of obstetrics and gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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Shimura M, Ishikawa H, Nagase H, Mochizuki A, Sekiguchi F, Koshimizu N, Itai T, Odagami M. Predicting the intrauterine fetal death of fetuses with cystic hygroma in early pregnancy. Congenit Anom (Kyoto) 2018; 58:167-170. [PMID: 29322592 DOI: 10.1111/cga.12269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2017] [Revised: 12/31/2017] [Accepted: 01/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We investigated whether it was possible to predict the prognosis of fetuses with cystic hygroma in early pregnancy based on the degree of neck thickening. We retrospectively analyzed 57 singleton pregnancies with fetuses with cystic hygroma who were examined before the 22nd week of pregnancy. The fetuses were categorized according to the outcome, structural abnormalities at birth, and chromosomal abnormalities. Here, we proposed a new sonographic predictor with which we assessed neck thickening by dividing the width of the neck thickening by the biparietal diameter, which is expressed as the cystic hygroma width/biparietal diameter ratio. The median cystic hygroma width/biparietal diameter ratio in the intrauterine fetal death group (0.51) was significantly higher than that in the live birth group (0.27). No significant difference in the median cystic hygroma width/biparietal diameter ratio was found between the structural abnormalities group at birth and the no structural abnormalities group, and no significant difference in the median cystic hygroma width/biparietal diameter ratio was found between the chromosomal abnormality group and the no chromosomal abnormality group. We used receiver operating characteristic analysis to evaluate the cystic hygroma width/biparietal diameter ratio to predict intrauterine fetal death. When the cystic hygroma width/biparietal diameter ratio cut-off value was 0.5, intrauterine fetal death could be predicted with a sensitivity of 52.9% and a specificity of 100%. It is possible to predict intrauterine fetal death in fetuses with cystic hygroma in early pregnancy if cystic hygroma width/biparietal diameter ratio is measured. However, even if cystic hygroma width/biparietal diameter ratio is measured, predicting the presence or absence of a structural abnormality at birth or a chromosomal abnormality is difficult.
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- Mai Shimura
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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Orgul G, Ozyuncu O, Oktem A, Beksac MS. Management and outcomes of cystic hygromas: experience of a tertiary center. J Ultrasound 2017; 20:127-131. [PMID: 28593002 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-017-0251-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 04/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Cystic hygroma (CH) is a fetal sonographic finding with an incidence of 1%. Chromosomal abnormalities and structural malformations are commonly related with CH. We aimed to describe our experience and determine the association between diagnosis of CH and adverse pregnancy outcome. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed data of prenatal CH diagnoses over a ten-year period. Cases were evaluated for maternal age, gestational week at CH diagnosis, invasive procedure, karyotype result, associated abnormality and perinatal outcome. We categorized cases into two groups to understand the impact of maternal age on perinatal outcomes, and the cut-off was 35 years old. RESULTS Totally 28 individuals were enrolled in the study. The median maternal age at birth was 27.5 years old, and 7 patients were over 35 years old. Karyotype results were available for all individuals, and 15 had an abnormal chromosome (53.5%). Five fetuses had structural abnormalities, and they were all observed within patients under 35 years old. Healthy fetuses (without any problem at antenatal screening and birth) were found to be only 14.3% in advanced maternal age (AMA) group and 33.3% in young mothers. CONCLUSIONS Women with AMA and CH had a higher risk of having a baby with a chromosomal abnormality, as compared with younger women.
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- Gokcen Orgul
- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Prenatal Ultrasound Evaluation and Outcome of Pregnancy with Fetal Cystic Hygromas and Lymphangiomas. J Med Ultrasound 2017; 25:12-15. [PMID: 30065449 PMCID: PMC6029282 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmu.2017.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2017] [Accepted: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Cystic hygroma is a type of lymphangioma, which is a vascular anomaly associated with lymphatic malformations and formed by fluid accumulation mainly located at the cervi-cofacial and axillary regions. Cystic hygroma is mostly located in the neck (75%), followed by axilla (20%), retroperitoneum and intra-abdominal organs (2%), limbs and bones (2%), and mediastinum (1%). It is often associated with chromosome aneuploidies, hydrops fetalis, and even intrauterine fetal demise. The prognostic factors of the fetal cystic hygroma or lymphan-gioma are chromosome abnormalities, hydrops fetalis, septations, or thickness of the cystic hygroma and are associated with other major malformations. Prenatal managements including ultrasound serial follow-up, magnetic resonance imaging, or even intrauterine injection of sclerosing agents are suggested. For fetus with the risk of airway obstruction at delivery, ex utero intrapartum treatment is also indicated. Detailed prenatal counseling is necessary for better neonatal outcome.
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Treatment of cystic hygroma in a young infant through multidisciplinary approach involving sirolimus, sclerotherapy, and debulking surgery. JAAD Case Rep 2016; 2:350-3. [PMID: 27617284 PMCID: PMC5007421 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2016.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Gezdirici A, Ekiz A, Güleç EY, Kaya B, Sezer S, Atış Aydın A. How necessary is to analyze PTPN11 gene in fetuses with first trimester cystic hygroma and normal karyotype? J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2016; 30:938-941. [PMID: 27193571 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2016.1191463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Cystic hygroma (CH) is a vascular-lymphatic malformation and can occur either as an isolated finding or as a part of a syndrome. The incidence of CH is about 1:1000-1:6000 births. Ultrasonographic diagnosis of CH is usually obtained in the first trimester, and the lesion can appear in septated or non-septated forms. Increased nuchal translucency and CH have been associated with a wide range of structural and genetic abnormalities. Most of CHs are associated with a number of chromosomal abnormalities especially Trisomy 21, 13, 18 and Turner syndrome. Besides, the associations between CH and non-chromosomal syndromes were also reported and Noonan Syndrome (NS) is one of the leading causes. Approximately 50% of NS cases are caused by mutations in the PTPN11 gene. A novel PTPN11 mutation defined in two separate fetuses with CH and associated with NS phenotype is being reported here.
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- Alper Gezdirici
- a Department of Medical Genetics , Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey and
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- b Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine , Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- a Department of Medical Genetics , Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey and
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- b Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine , Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- b Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine , Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- b Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine , Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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First trimester cystic hygroma: does early detection matter? Prenat Diagn 2016; 36:432-6. [DOI: 10.1002/pd.4799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2015] [Revised: 02/22/2016] [Accepted: 02/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Longstreet B, Balakrishnan K, Saltzman B, Perkins JA, Dighe M. Prognostic value of a simplified anatomically based nomenclature for fetal nuchal lymphatic anomalies. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2014; 152:342-7. [PMID: 25411310 DOI: 10.1177/0194599814559190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To propose an anatomic classification for fetal nuchal lymphatic anomalies that will be clinically useful and to evaluate the classification's value in predicting chromosomal abnormalities, pregnancy outcomes, other associated fetal anomalies, and spontaneous resolution of these lesions. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Tertiary academic hospital and affiliated tertiary children's hospital. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Mother-baby pairs diagnosed with fetal nuchal lymphatic anomalies in a prenatal ultrasound database. Anomalies were classified as nuchal thickening, dorsal lymphatic malformation, or ventral lymphatic malformation. Pregnancy outcomes, prevalence of chromosomal and anatomic abnormalities, and rates of spontaneous lesion resolution were determined for each group. RESULTS The study included 189 patients: 58 with nuchal thickening, 120 with dorsal lymphatic malformation, and 11 with ventral lymphatic malformation. In fetuses for whom chromosomal analysis was available, chromosomal abnormalities were strongly associated with dorsal lymphatic malformations (83%), less associated with nuchal thickening (29%), and not associated with ventral lymphatic malformations. Dorsal lymphatic malformation predicted high rates of elective (43%) and spontaneous (20%) termination of pregnancy and showed the strongest association with cardiac, renal, and skeletal anomalies. Nuchal thickening was more likely to resolve in utero than dorsal lymphatic malformations, while no ventral lymphatic malformation resolved spontaneously. CONCLUSIONS Fetal nuchal anomalies demonstrate significant and clinically important prognostic differences depending on their anatomic location. The simple classification system proposed here therefore provides useful information to clinicians involved in the pre- and postnatal management of children with these anomalies.
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- Beck Longstreet
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital Research Foundation, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Blei F. Update September 2014. Lymphat Res Biol 2014. [DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2014.1232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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