OC18.03: Differentiating fetal hydrops: sonographic landmarks

Intermittent fetal tachycardia and fetal hydrops.

A case is reported where fetal hydrops was noted 10 days after an initial observation of intermittent fetal tachycardia at 31 weeks. A diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardia was made and a successful conversion to sinus rhythm was achieved with maternally administered flecainide, with subsequent resolution of the hydrops. The fetus required no further treatment in pregnancy or at follow up. ...

Fetal Hydrops in a Twin Pregnancy

Hydrops fetalis is a well known condition with an extensive list of differential diagnoses. The etiology is divided into immunerelated and nonimmune-related types, and currently almost 90% of cases are associated with the latter category [1]. Among the various nonimmune-related causes, one of the most common are cardiac aberrations [2]. Prenatal ultrasound serves as the initial diagnostic tool ...

The changing pattern of fetal hydrops.

Fetal hydrops (hydrops fetalis) remains a significant cause of fetal and neonatal mortality. The decreased incidence of rhesus iso-immunisation due to prophylaxis with rhesus immune globulin (anti-D), improved antenatal ultrasound screening, and advances in neonatal intensive care have greatly altered the clinical outlook in this condition. A retrospective review of all 27 liveborn cases of hyd...

Sonographic estimation of fetal weight in term pregnant women

Introduction: Deviation from normal fetal weight and growth contribute to morbidity and mortality in the perinatal period. Over 50 formulas for EFW (estimated fetal weight) have been published and yet the ideal formula has not been determined. The objective of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of sonographic estimation of fetal weight using Hadlock formula in comparison to birth weight....

I-60: Sonographic Evaluation of the Fetal SkeletalAnomalies