ultrasound diagnosis of fatal anomalies

THORAX
Fig. 4.7 Primary fetal hydrothorax. Same patient
as in the previous image, at 27+1weeks.Cross-section
of the fetal thorax. Color Doppler sonography,
demonstrating diastolic blood flow into the ventricles.
Development of severe anasarca (hydrops).
Fig. 4.8 Primary fetal hydrothorax. Same case.
Longitudinal section: hydrothorax, anasarca, ascites.
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Fig. 4.9 Primary left-sided fetal hydrothorax.
Severe displacement of the heart to the right at
21 weeks (black arrow) and subsequent hydrops;
crescent-shaped appearance of the ascites.
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