Spontaneous regression of fetal ascites in utero in an adolescent.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Fetal ascites has been documented by ultrasound to progressively disappear prior to birth. This report describes a case in a nineteen-year-old in which fetal ascites was documented in the midtrimester of pregnancy and in which subsequent regression was shown by ultrasound. Although nonimmune fetal hydrops commonly has a poor prognosis, it is possible to adopt an observant attitude while a carefully evaluating for an etiology of fetal ascites.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Leppert, PC; Pahlka, BS; Stark, RI; Yeh, MN
Published Date
- October 1, 1984
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 5 / 4
Start / End Page
- 286 - 289
PubMed ID
- 6386770
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0197-0070
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s0197-0070(84)80135-7
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States