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Hydrops fetalis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Primigravida. No complaints.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female

Early 1st trimester scan

ultrasound

Single live intrauterine pregnancy corresponds to the gestational age.

Late first trimester scan

ultrasound

Single live intrauterine pregnancy corresponds to the gestational age. Fetal anasarca and bilateral pleural effusion favor hydrops fetalis.

Case Discussion

Primigravida had a normal early first-trimester ultrasound study. Late first-trimester ultrasound revealed hydrops fetalis. Dilatation and evaluation were done. Products of conception aneuploidy screening by next-generation sequencing suggested Turner syndrome.

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