Fetal Lymphatic Malformations: More Variable Than We Think?

Lymphatic malformations are benign lesions that result from abnormal development of the lymphatic and venous systems. These lesions may be detected during routine prenatal ultrasound screening, and typically demonstrate imaging findings of a multiseptate cystic lesion lacking solid components, vascu...

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Published in:Journal of ultrasound in medicine 2017-05, Vol.36 (5), p.1051-1058
Main Authors: Oliver, Edward R., Coleman, Beverly G., DeBari, Suzanne E., Victoria, Teresa, Looney, Devon M., Horii, Steven C., Moldenhauer, Julie S., Langer, Jill E., Howell, Lori J., Pawel, Bruce R., Adzick, N. Scott
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Language:English
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Adolescent
Adult
Female
Humans
Lymphatic Abnormalities - diagnostic imaging
lymphatic malformation
obstetric ultrasound
Pregnancy
prenatal diagnosis
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
Young Adult
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Summary:Lymphatic malformations are benign lesions that result from abnormal development of the lymphatic and venous systems. These lesions may be detected during routine prenatal ultrasound screening, and typically demonstrate imaging findings of a multiseptate cystic lesion lacking solid components, vascularity, and calcifications. We report 73 cases of prenatally detected lymphatic malformations and describe greater variability in their prenatal sonographic appearance than previously reported, including purely cystic lesions and mixed cystic and solid lesions with calcifications. Appreciation of this increased variability is important in providing accurate prenatal diagnosis, counseling, and management.
ISSN:0278-4297
1550-9613
DOI:10.7863/ultra.16.04071