期刊名称：International Journal of Anatomy and Research
印刷版ISSN：2321-4287
出版年度：2014
卷号：2
期号：1
页码：221-224
出版社：International Journals of Medical and Health Research
摘要：Objective: To analyse the anatomical and radiological observations in a fetus with bilateral cystic swelling of neck. Materials and Methods: A total of 30 aborted fetuses were studied for academic purpose ranging from age 12 weeks to 36 weeks. A male aborted fetus of 24 weeks with huge swelling in cervicothoracic region was investigated by radiological and ultrasonographic examination. A detailed foetal autopsy was conducted for associated anomalies. Observation: A huge cystic swelling was observed in the posterior region of neck and upper thorax with mandibulo facial defect. About 1.2cm defect was noted in occipital bone with herniation of echogenic brain contents and hypoechoic collection in to the occipital region. Conclusion: Prenatal diagnosis of Cystic hygroma and Encephalocele can be made from 9 th week onwards, which will be helpful for planning delivery or to deal with neonatal complications.
