Non-immune hydrops fetalis: a case report

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From: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences(Vol. 4, Issue 15)
Publisher: Akshantala Enterprises Private Limited
Document Type: Clinical report
Length: 1,663 words
Lexile Measure: 1680L

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Hydrops fetalis is a serious fetal condition characterized by abnormal accumulation of fluid in fetal soft tissues and serous cavities. There are two types of hydrop fetalis: Immune hydrops fetalis (IHF). Non-immune hydrops fetalis (NIHF). We report a case of NIHF delivered by a 18 year old primi gravida. A single female fetus 27 weeks 5 days of gestational age was delivered by caesarean section. The mother was blood group A positive. She went for regular antenatal check-up. Ultrasound at 24 weeks revealed cystic hygroma with hydrops fetalis, severe oligohydramnios and intra-uterine fetal death. On examination, the neonate was a female and grossly oedematous. She showed scalp and body wall edema including limbs edema and ascites. Radiograph of the fetus was taken and fetus was dissected to rule out anomalies in internal organs. KEYWORDS: Hydrops fetalis, edema, intrauterine fetal death.
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Gale Document Number: GALE|A471274637