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Hydrops fetalis: report of 3 cases
N Akhter1, S M Islam, S Mahmood
1Medical Officer, Center for Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound (CNMU), Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
Mymensingh Medical Journal : MMJ
|August 2, 2003
Summary
Prenatal ultrasound effectively diagnoses fetal congenital anomalies like hydrops fetalis. Early detection through ultrasound aids in timely management and improved outcomes for affected pregnancies.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Fetal Medicine
Background:
- Ultrasound is a primary imaging tool for diagnosing fetal congenital anomalies.
- Hydrops fetalis, a serious condition, requires accurate prenatal assessment.
- Early identification is crucial for managing fetal well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report cases of hydrops fetalis diagnosed via ultrasound.
- To highlight the role of prenatal ultrasound in identifying fetal anomalies.
- To emphasize the need for timely intervention in hydrops fetalis.
Main Methods:
- Utilized ultrasound for fetal condition evaluation.
- Observed specific sonographic markers including fetal ascites, hydramnios, thick placenta, scalp edema, hydrothorax, and oligohydramnios.
- Assessed pregnancies at different gestational ages (20-28 weeks).
Main Results:
- Diagnosed three cases of hydrops fetalis with varying presentations.
- Identified fetal ascites, hydramnios, and placental thickening in one case.
- Detected fetal ascites, hydrothorax, myelomeningocele, and oligohydramnios in another, leading to termination.
Conclusions:
- Prenatal ultrasound is vital for diagnosing hydrops fetalis and associated anomalies.
- Early detection facilitates appropriate prenatal investigations and therapeutic strategies.
- Advances in ultrasound improve the management and outcomes of hydrops fetalis.