1Junior Resident, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Digdoh Hills, Hingna Road, Nagpur-19
2Associate Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Digdoh Hills, Hingna Road, Nagpur-19
*Corresponding Author E-mail: bawankarruchita@gmail.com
Online published on 28 July, 2016.
Cystic hygromas are fluid filled sacs that result from blockage in lymphatic system. In developing foetus, it can progress to hydrops and eventually fetal death. Its occurrence is 1% in foetuses between 9–16 weeks of pregnancy. The risk for chromosomal abnormalities approaches 50% when cystic hygroma is found prenatally. In current case report, we have discussed a case of 20-year-old female diagnosed with cystic hygroma with Edward Syndrome of 15-weeks pregnancy. It could be managed with second trimester termination of pregnancy. Karyotyping of foetus diagnosed of Edward syndrome.
Cystic hygroma, Edward syndrome, Lymphatic system
