The Course, Prognosis, and Hand-Holding of Parents in Nonimmune Hydrops Fetalis—A Case Report with a Brief Review

Abstract Hydrops fetalis (HF) is a serious fetal condition characterized by abnormal accumulation of fluid in soft tissues and serous cavities. HF can be immune hydrops (IHF) or nonimmune (NIHF) depending upon the presence antibodies mother. We report case euploid NIHF who delivered at 34 weeks had spontaneous recovery. The baby gross ascites mild pleural pericardial effusion. After thorough workup, no definite cause could found. However, spontaneously resolved. many peaks valleys during initial 3 months life, doing well 6 age under follow-up. This highlights practical workup diagnostic algorithm provides an updated review.