A Rare Case Report of Cystic Hygroma with Hydrops Fetalis Detected during First-Trimester Antenatal Scan

Abstract

A 23 yr old primigravida reported for a 1st-trimester antenatal scan at 12 weeks of gestation. Sonography revealed findings consistent with Cystic Hygroma with Hydrops fetalis. The case merits discussion to reflect upon the findings of these rare co-existing grave medical conditions in the fetus and emphasize the relevance of timely antenatal diagnosis of Cystic Hygroma with concomitant hydrops, the condition known to have a very high rate of fetal mortality. The relevant review of literature and findings of the case are discussed thence.

Keywords

• 1st trimester
• antenatal
• cystic hygroma
• hydrops fetalis