Ultrasonographic diagnoses of major lymphatic system abnormalities prior to 20 weeks of pregnancy

Abstract

Prenatal ultrasound diagnoses of severe lymphatic system abnormalities were obtained in three fetuses. In all three cases the diagnosis was established prior to 20 wk of pregnancy, i.e. early enough to allow selective termination. In all three cases male fetuses with a chromosomal anomaly were found. Alpha-fetoprotein values were not elevated. In all cases the fetal abnormalities were of such size that surgical excision could not be taken into consideration to provide satisfactory results for the infants.