Fetal cystic lymphangioma of the neck: a case report.
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OBJECTIVE A case of fetal neck lymphangioma is reported METHODS A 34-year-old primigravida presented with a fetus at 21+5 weeks' gestation with a neckl cystic mass. RESULTS Diagnosis of neck lymphangioma was made; the couple opted for termination of pregnancy a 22 weeks; they refused fetal autopsy. CONCLUSION Counseling in case of neck lynphangioma is still difficult. Prognosis in guarded as many patients decide for interruption of pregnancy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of prenatal medicine
دوره 3 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009