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Hydrops Fetalis

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Hydrops fetalis is a condition in which fluid accumulates in the serous cavities and/or in the soft tissues of the fetus. It is classified as immune if there is an indication of a fetomaternal blood group incompatibility, otherwise it is classified as nonimmune. The incidence of nonimmune hydrops fetalis is estimated to be approximately 1 in 2,500 to 1 in 3,500 neonates.

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  1. Medical Genetics, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Shreveport, LA, USA

    Harold Chen

  2. Perinatal and Clinical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA, USA

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Chen, H. (2015). Hydrops Fetalis. In: Atlas of Genetic Diagnosis and Counseling. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6430-3_123-2

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