Presentation
G2P1L1. GA - 22 weeks for anomaly scan. No complaints.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Fetal esophagus (normal ultrasound)
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Linear hyperechoic-hypoechoic lines are due to opposed wall of the esophagus. The thoracic esophagus is seen up to the gastro-esophageal junction.
Case Discussion
Static images show fetal thoracic collapsed esophagus in a retrocardiac location. In long axis, it is seen as linear echogenic-hypoechoic lines.
During normal peristalsis (dynamic scan) the esophagus is distended with fluid (not shown).
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