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Prenatal Diagnosis of Fetal Lymphangioma: A Case Series

Ramiro Diaz‐Primera, Raúl Sánchez-Jiménez, Julio Marin‐Concha, Rafael Mena, Jose Garrido‐Mendez, Manuel Mariñez, Ramon Mena‐Rivas, Ashley Lopez, Agustin Diaz‐Rodriguez, O. Mogena‐Sanchez, Rafael Almanzar, Rodolfo Soto‐Ravelo

2021Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine11 citationsDOI

Abstract

Fetal lymphangioma is an uncommon congenital malformation that is mainly comprised of the subcutaneous tissue of the neck. This malformation can develop in other areas like the thoracic and axillary regions, though rarely. We report 6 consecutive cases of lymphatic malformation in a fetal center in Dominican Republic. In our case series fetal chest lymphangiomas were present in 2 fetuses. In addition, 2 cases of axillary lymphangiomas also involved the thoracic region. Adequate management by a multidiciplinary team is necessary to provide a better approach to delivery.

Topics & Concepts

MedicineLymphangiomaFetusLymphatic systemAxillaSurgeryPregnancyPathologyInternal medicineCancerBreast cancerBiologyGeneticsVascular Malformations and HemangiomasTumors and Oncological CasesTeratomas and Epidermoid Cysts