[Hydrops fetalis correlated with voluminous chorioangioma of the placenta]

Pediatr Med Chir. 1999 Jan-Feb;21(1):37-8.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Hidrops is a term used to describe generalized subcutaneous edema in the fetus or neonate. It is usually accompanied by ascites and often by pleural or pericardial effusion (or both). The etiology is varied. Chorionangioma, one of the most frequent placental tumors, is often associated with an important hidrops fetails. In the present paper we propose an our case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Hemangioma / complications*
  • Humans
  • Hydrops Fetalis / etiology*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Placenta Diseases / complications*
  • Pregnancy