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Liu YP, Huang YL, Tsai PS, Lin DC, Chen CP. Prenatal diagnosis of abdominal lymphatic malformations. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2021; 60:13-19. [PMID: 33494985 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2020.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Abdominal lymphatic malformations (LM) are rare congenital malformations of the lymphatic system, representing only 2% of all LM in newborns. They may arise from intra-abdominal solid organs (such as the liver, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, adrenal glands, and gastrointestinal tract), mesentery, omentum, and retroperitoneum. Mesenteric LM are the most commonly seen, with retroperitoneal LM being the second most common. Fetal abdominal LM could be associated with karyotypic or other abnormalities, including skin edema, hydrops fetalis, and polyhydramnios, and prenatal diagnosis and perinatal counseling for these LM are important. Prenatal ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have led to an increased diagnosis of abdominal LM and improved monitoring and intervention postnatally. This article provides an overview of fetal abdominal LM, including the prenatal diagnoses, differential diagnoses, comprehensive illustrations of the imaging findings, treatments, and fetal outcomes.
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- Yu-Peng Liu
- Department of Radiology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Hsinchu, Taiwan; Mackay Medicine, Nursing and Management College, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Mackay Medicine, Nursing and Management College, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Radiology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Mackay Medical College, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Endocrine and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Institute of Clinical and Community Health Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Connell F, Homfray T, Thilaganathan B, Bhide A, Jeffrey I, Hutt R, Mortimer P, Mansour S. Congenital vascular malformations: A series of five prenatally diagnosed cases. Am J Med Genet A 2008; 146A:2673-80. [DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.32502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Hayashi A, Kikuchi A, Matsumoto Y, Tatematsu M, Horikoshi T, Ogiso Y, Unno N. Massive cystic lymphangiomas of a fetus. Congenit Anom (Kyoto) 2005; 45:154-6. [PMID: 16359496 DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-4520.2005.00085.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We present a fetus with progressive massive subcutaneous lymphangiomas leading to intrauterine death. A 28-year-old woman was referred to our hospital because of a precordial cystic mass of the fetus. An ultrasound revealed lymphangiomas extending from bilateral axillae to the anterior chest wall. At 18 weeks' gestation, amniocentesis was performed and the karyotype of the fetus was found to be normal 46, XY. Thereafter the lesions increased in size gradually and spread over the body. Amniotic fluid decreased, pericardial, and pleural effusion appeared, and cardiomegaly became evident. The fetus died in utero at 25 weeks' gestation. Postmortem examination revealed a male fetus surrounded with multicystic soft masses spreading over the body, and syndactyly (left third and fourth fingers) was present. Histologically, a number of irregularly dilated lymphatics extended through subcutaneous tissues to the skeletal muscles. No communications between the cysts and the thoracic or abdominal cavity existed, and no lymphatic dilations in the viscera were confirmed. As far as we know, such conditions have rarely been reported. Considering that in previous literature, a favorable prognosis of a fetus with an atypically located (lateral cervical or non-cervical) lymphangioma with a normal karyotype has been reported, our case may be included in a distinct pathological entity. When we find a lymphangioma in a fetus, careful follow-up by ultrasound is mandatory.
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- Akiko Hayashi
- Department of Obstetrics, Center for Perinatal Medicine, Nagano Children's Hospital, Toyoshina, Nagano, Japan
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Ho M, Lee CC, Chang YY, Tai CT, Tsai HD. Prenatal Diagnosis of Lymphangiomas at Unusual Locations: Report of Three Cases. J Med Ultrasound 2002. [DOI: 10.1016/s0929-6441(09)60021-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Deshpande P, Twining P, O'Neill D. Prenatal diagnosis of fetal abdominal lymphangioma by ultrasonography. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2001; 17:445-448. [PMID: 11380973 DOI: 10.1046/j.1469-0705.2001.00367.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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We present a case of abdominal lymphangioma in a fetus together with a review of the literature. Diagnosis was made at 20 weeks' gestation by antenatal ultrasonography. In keeping with other reports, the lesion was located on the left and serial ultrasonography demonstrated rapid growth with extension into the lower extremity.
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- P Deshpande
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen's Medical Centre, Castle Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
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Kaminopetros P, Jauniaux E, Kane P, Weston M, Nicolaides KH, Campbell DJ. Prenatal diagnosis of an extensive fetal lymphangioma using ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging and cytology. Br J Radiol 1997; 70:750-3. [PMID: 9245887 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.70.835.9245887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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An unusual case of fetal lymphangioma diagnosed before delivery is reported in a second trimester pregnant woman. The lymphangioma was suspected at 28 weeks on the basis of the ultrasound appearances and progression of the lesions with advancing gestation. MRI was used to evaluate the extent and the tissue characteristics of the lesions. Cytology of the fluid aspirated from the cystic lesions showed abundant lymphocytes and macrophages, confirming the diagnosis of a lymphangioma. The parents opted for a pregnancy termination because of the rapid growth of the lesions and the poor prognosis. It is suggested that the combination of these tests could enable the early diagnosis of these tumours at a stage when the lesion is relatively limited and accessible to therapy in utero.
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- P Kaminopetros
- Fetal Medicine Unit, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK
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Devesa R, Muñoz A, Torrents M, Carrera JM. Prenatal ultrasonographic findings of intra-abdominal cystic lymphangioma: a case report. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 1997; 25:330-332. [PMID: 9142629 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0096(199707)25:6<330::aid-jcu7>3.0.co;2-d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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- R Devesa
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Instituto University of Texas, Barcelona, Spain
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Giacalone PL, Boulot P, Deschamps F, Nagy P, Hedon B, Laffargue F, Viala JL. Prenatal diagnosis of a multifocal lymphangioma. Prenat Diagn 1993; 13:1133-7. [PMID: 8177832 DOI: 10.1002/pd.1970131208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Lymphangiomas or cystic hygromas are malformations of the lymphatic vessels and are characterized by single or multiple cysts which have developed within the soft tissues. They occur most commonly in the neck (75 per cent of cases) and are often associated with hydrops or chromosomal abnormalities (Romero et al., 1988). Mediastinal or abdominal locations are rare and represent less than 5 per cent of cases in the literature (Singh et al., 1971). This paper represents the first reported case of prenatal diagnosis of a lymphangioma in the neck, mediastinum, and abdomen. Diagnosis was made before fetal viability, and allowed us to recommend termination of the pregnancy because of the poor prognosis.
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- P L Giacalone
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve, Montpellier, France
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Axillary and lateral cervical fetal cystic hygromas in a fetus with normal karyotype are described. Fetal death at 25 weeks' gestation occurred. A literature review revealed that for cystic hygroma 42% of infants are 45XO, 38% have a normal karyotype, and 18% have trisomies. Prognosis is grim if the karyotype is abnormal or if hydrops or bilateral pleural effusions are present. Survival rate progressively improves with normal karyotype (27%), unilateral pleural effusion (40%), atypical location (56%), and resolution of cystic hygroma (71%). No single feature signifies 100% survival. The overall survival rate for fetal cystic hygroma is 10%. Prognosis remains guarded regardless of all other factors until the fetus reaches 26 weeks' gestation, after which time a 67% chance of ultimate survival can be expected. Only 42% of documented survivors were completely normal at follow-up.
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- N G Anderson
- Department of Radiology, Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand
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