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SPONTANEOUS RESOLUTION OF CYSTIC HYGROMA IN A 46,XX NORMAL FEMALE |
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| Authors: | Carlo Baccichetti M.D. Elisabetta Lenzini Vincenzo Suma Franca Benini Alberto Marini |
| Affiliation: | 1. Cytogenetic Service, Department of Pediatrics, Padova University, Padova, Italy;2. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Division, Central Hospital, Padova, Italy;3. Department of Pediatrics, Padova University, Padova, Italy |
| Abstract: | We report a case of nuchal cystic hygroma with spontaneous resolution detected by ultrasound examination at 13 weeks' gestation. Fetal karyotype and amniotic fluid alphafetoprotein levels were normal. Extreme caution in evaluating this situation is stressed. |
| Keywords: | Cystic hygroma Diagnostic ultrasound Spontaneous resolution |