Fetal esophagus - dynamic scan in late onset polyhydramnios

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel

Presentation

G3L1. Anomaly scan at 20 wks normal. 27 wks scan - AFI - 20. This is 33 wks scan - AFI 25

Patient Data

Age: about 30 yrs
Gender: Female

Multiple long axis images of fetal thoracic esophagus shows fluid filled and collapsed esophagus.

Case Discussion

Dynamic scan of esophagus at least rules out long segment atresia.

No cause for polyhydramnios is found at present.

Follow up.

- LSCS.

- No esophageal atresia.

 

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