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Fetal Intra-abdominal Cyst: An Unusual Presentation

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A 26-year-old woman with spontaneous conception had “low risk” result in first-trimester screening. At the time of anomaly scan a large intra-abdominal cyst was seen in the fetus. However, the exact origin of the cyst could not be confirmed. Serial monitoring of the cyst was done by ultrasound scan and the size of the cyst remained stable throughout the pregnancy. The mother had a cesarean section at 36 weeks for obstetric reason. Investigations on the newborn suggested choledochal cyst but the laparotomy revealed dilated duodenum with multiple atretic bowel loops. Ladd’s procedure was performed but the baby died postoperatively.

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  1. Bangalore Fetal Medicine Centre, 2E, Rich Homes, 5/1, Richmond Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560025, India

    Raja A. Munireddy & Prathima Radhakrishnan

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Munireddy, R.A., Radhakrishnan, P. Fetal Intra-abdominal Cyst: An Unusual Presentation. J. Fetal Med. 4, 97–100 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40556-017-0117-3

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