Nuchal Thickening or Cystic Hygromas in First-And Early Second-Trimester Fetuses: Prognosis and Outcome

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Abstract

Fetuses with nuchal thickening or cystic hygromas demonstrated by ultrasound should have their karyotype determined. If the karyotype is normal and there are no hydrops or septations, the prognosis is good.

Topics & Keywords

Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics Parvovirus B19 Infection Studies Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of diagnostic medical sonography

Volume 10, Issue 1, pp. 60-60

DOI: 10.1177/875647939401000132

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