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Cystic hygroma - antenatal

Case contributed by Praveen Jha
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Patient for early anomaly scan at 12 weeks

Patient Data

Age: 30
Gender: Female
ultrasound

A well defined cystic lesion is seen in neck extending on both sides of midline. Consequent raised nuchal translucency is seen.

Case Discussion

This case shows typical appearance of cystic hygroma detected in antenatal imaging at 12 weeks of gestation.

Thanks to Dr. Abhishek Singh, my fellow radiologist for sharing this case.

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