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Fetal hemangiolymphangioma: a case report
P L Giacalone1, P Boulot, M Marty
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Arnaud de Villeneuve, Montpellier, France.
Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
|September 1, 1993
Summary
Hemangiolymphangioma, a rare vascular malformation, was diagnosed prenatally via ultrasound. Extensive fetal involvement led to a recommendation for pregnancy termination.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Vascular Malformations
- Prenatal Diagnosis
Background:
- Hemangiolymphangioma is a congenital malformation involving both blood and lymphatic vessels.
- Prenatal diagnosis of hemangiolymphangioma is uncommon, posing significant management challenges.
Observation:
- A case of fetal abdominal hemangiolymphangioma was diagnosed using ultrasound at 27 weeks of gestation.
- The malformation demonstrated extensive involvement of the fetus.
Findings:
- The prenatal diagnosis allowed for timely intervention and management decisions.
- This case represents the second documented instance of prenatal diagnosis for this condition.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis of fetal hemangiolymphangioma is crucial for appropriate obstetric and neonatal care planning.
- Understanding the prenatal presentation aids in counseling families and managing complex fetal anomalies.