Congenital chyloperitoneum as a cause of isolated fetal ascites
Sarno, A.P.; Bruner, J.P.; Southgate, W.M.
Obstetrics and Gynecology 76(5 Part 2): 955-957
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-7844 PMID: 2216264 Document Number: 353978
Isolated fetal ascites is an unusual prenatal finding and must be differentiated from immune and nonimmune hydrops. This entity is most commonly associated with gastrointestinal and genitourinary anomalies. Fetal chyloperitoneum, however, should be considered as a possible cause. Pulmonary hypoplasia and abdominal dystocia during attempted vaginal delivery are potential complications. We present a case of isolated fetal ascites due to congenital chyloperitoneum.