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Cystic Hygroma Ultrasound
Information about the use of ultrasound in diagnosing trisomy 18 edwards syndrome.
Cystic hygroma ultrasound. A cystic hygroma is an abnormal growth that usually appears on a babys neck or head. It consists of one or more cysts and tends to grow larger over time. Your doctor will order an amniocentesis if they notice a cystic hygroma during an ultrasound. An amniocentesis can check for genetic abnormalities in your fetus.
Catalogue of fetal anomalies diagnosable by ultrasound. A catalogue of web pages describing particular abnormalities diagnosable by ultrasound. Lymphangiomas are malformations of the lymphatic system characterized by lesions that are thin walled cysts. These cysts can be macroscopic as in a cystic hygroma.
This is part of a comprehensive guide to obstetric ultrasound.