Spontaneous Resolution of Fetal and Neonatal Ascites after Birth

Spontaneous Resolution of Fetal and Neonatal Ascites after Birth

Fetal ascites is an uncommon abnormality usually reported in relation to non- immunological causes. The prospect for fetal and neonatal mortality is high, particularly when the ascites develops before 24 weeks of gestation. The diminution of severe fetal ascites without intrauterine management, espe...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Abdellatif, Siham Alsinani, Zenab Al-Balushi, Tamima Al-Dughaishi, Mazen Abuanza, Nihal Al-Riyami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sultan Qaboos University 2013-02-01
Series:Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Subjects:
fetal ascites
spontaneous resolution
prognosis
case report
oman.
Online Access:https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/1774
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Summary:Fetal ascites is an uncommon abnormality usually reported in relation to non- immunological causes. The prospect for fetal and neonatal mortality is high, particularly when the ascites develops before 24 weeks of gestation. The diminution of severe fetal ascites without intrauterine management, especially with an uncomplicated neonatal outcome, is unusual. We report a case of isolated fetal ascites detected at 20 weeks' gestation. All investigations carried out were normal. Consecutive ultrasound examination showed ascites at 20 weeks’ gestation. A follow-up ultrasound examination at 6 months of age revealed complete recovery from the ascites. Spontaneous resolution of fetal ascites, with a good prognosis, can occur in cases with an idiopathic aetiology.
ISSN:2075-051X
2075-0528

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