2008
DOI: 10.1159/000199869
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Prenatally Diagnosed Turner Syndrome and Cystic Hygroma: Incidence and Reasons for Referrals

Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence and reasons for referrals for prenatally detected Turner syndrome and cystic hygroma cases among prenatal cases performed between 1998 and 2007. Methods: In this study 3,595 amniocentesis, chorionic villus and cordocenthesis materials obtained between 1998 and 2007 were evaluated. Among prenatal cases, 23 Turner syndrome cases were also evaluated according to their referral reasons. Among the indications of prenatal cases, cystic hygroma was … Show more

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“…2 The most common site is the head and neck (75%) with more predilections over the left side. 2 Within the neck, the posterior triangle is most commonly affected. This predication is related to embryological development of lymphatic tracts.…”
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“…2 The most common site is the head and neck (75%) with more predilections over the left side. 2 Within the neck, the posterior triangle is most commonly affected. This predication is related to embryological development of lymphatic tracts.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In 20% cases, it may occur in axilla, and rare sub sites are mediastinum and groin. 2 It is described as a congenital multiloculated lymphatic lesion containing watery fluid, most commonly found at birth although some may occur after birth. 2 It can be found in normal babies as well as in babies born with chromosomal anomalies.…”
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“…22 18 cases having cystic CH were detected, 8 cases (44.4%) were found to have a 45, X karyotype, 3 cases were found to be mosaic Turner syndrome (16.7%), 5 cases (27.7%) had normal karyotype, 1 case (5.6%) trisomy 13, and 1 case (5.6%) trisomy 21. 23 Fifty-seven cases of CH among 8155 screenings (0.7%). 35 of the cases (61.4%) were non-septated and 22 of the cases (38.6%) were septated CH.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%