MR imaging and ultrasound of fetal cervical cystic lymphangioma: utility in antepartum treatment planning
Tekşam, M.; Ozyer, U.; McKinney, A.; Kirbaş, I.
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology 11(2): 87-89
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 1305-3825 PMID: 15957094 Document Number: 592672
We present a case of fetal cystic lymphangioma that was initially diagnosed by ultrasonography and further evaluated by prenatal MR imaging. MR imaging findings aided in improved delineation of the neck mass. T2-weighted MR images revealed partial compression of the airway by the neck mass. This information was useful in the decision to use ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) and helped surgeons in planning their approach to establish airway control during delivery.