Presentation
3rd gravida presented for 13 weeks scan. No complaints.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Hydrops fetalis
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There is a single live intra-uterine fetus with growth corresponding to the period of amenorrhoea. There is generalised subcutaneous oedema involving head - neck - uppermost torso. There are septa within this oedema. There is bilateral mild pleural effusion without ascites. The nasal bone is ossified but smaller in length.
From the case:
Hydrops fetalis
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Photo of an abortus at 2 weeks after the ultrasound. There is oedema in the neck region.
Case Discussion
Ultrasound findings suggest hydrops fetalis.
Abortus photo: Courtesy treating obstetric surgeon Dr. Drashti R. Patel.