Abstract
The incidence of cystic hygroma, which represents dilated obstructed jugular lymph sacs, is 1 in 6000 pregnancies. Cystic hygromas can be located in the nuchal area or in any other location. The prenatal ultrasonic diagnosis of a cystic hygroma in the mediastinum is presented.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 541-544 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Prenatal Diagnosis |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Mediastinal cystic hygroma
- Ultrasonic diagnosis