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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Fetal Medicine 2017; 04(02): 97-100
DOI: 10.1007/s40556-017-0117-3
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Fetal Intra-abdominal Cyst: An Unusual Presentation

Raja A. Munireddy
1   Bangalore Fetal Medicine Centre, 2E, Rich Homes, 5/1, Richmond Road, 560025, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Prathima Radhakrishnan
1   Bangalore Fetal Medicine Centre, 2E, Rich Homes, 5/1, Richmond Road, 560025, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

A 26-year-old woman with spontaneous conception had “low risk” result in first-trimester screening. At the time of anomaly scan a large intra-abdominal cyst was seen in the fetus. However, the exact origin of the cyst could not be confirmed. Serial monitoring of the cyst was done by ultrasound scan and the size of the cyst remained stable throughout the pregnancy. The mother had a cesarean section at 36 weeks for obstetric reason. Investigations on the newborn suggested choledochal cyst but the laparotomy revealed dilated duodenum with multiple atretic bowel loops. Ladd’s procedure was performed but the baby died postoperatively.

Keywords

Fetal abdominal cyst - Intestinal atresia - Prenatal diagnosis - Choledochal cyst - Fetal mesenteric cyst - Short-gut syndrome


Publication History

Received: 15 November 2016

Accepted: 01 February 2017

Article published online:
08 May 2023

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