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Prenatal diagnosis of laryngeal atresia |
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| Authors: | L Öndero?lu B Saygan Karamürsel A Bulun G Kale E Tunçbilek |
| Institution: | 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Unit of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Hacettepe University Ankara, Turkey;2. Department of Pediatrics, Unit of Pediatric Pathology, Hacettepe University Ankara, Turkey;3. Department of Pediatrics, Unit of Genetic Diseases, Hacettepe University Ankara, Turkey |
| Abstract: | Prenatal diagnosis of congenital atresia of the larynx is difficult but is possible by the findings of increased lung echogenicity and size coexisting with fetal ascites in ultrasonography. Sonographic findings may not always be typical. We report on a case of congenital laryngeal atresia diagnosed prenatally by the findings of fetal hydrops and hyperechogenic lungs. Our case presented with oligohydramnios. We also review syndromes that demonstrate laryngeal anomalies. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
| Keywords: | laryngeal atresia oligohydramnios hydrops fetalis |