Vascular lymphatic malformation with uncommon localization

Authors

  • Ana Isabel Rodrigues Obstetrics Service of Unidade de Diagnóstico Pré-Natal do Centro Materno Infantil do Norte, Centro Hospitalar do Porto
  • Gonçalo Inocêncio Obstetrics Service of Unidade de Diagnóstico Pré-Natal do Centro Materno Infantil do Norte, Centro Hospitalar do Porto
  • Madalena Moreira Obstetrics Service of Unidade de Diagnóstico Pré-Natal do Centro Materno Infantil do Norte, Centro Hospitalar do Porto
  • Maria do Céu Rodrigues Obstetrics Service of Unidade de Diagnóstico Pré-Natal do Centro Materno Infantil do Norte, Centro Hospitalar do Porto
  • Fan Yida Obstetrics Service of Unidade de Vila Real, Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os- Montes e Alto Douro
  • Graça Rodrigues Obstetrics Service of Unidade Diagnóstico Pré-Natal, Unidade Hospital Padre Américo, Centro Hospitalar Tâmega e Sousa
  • Olímpia Carmo Obstetrics Service of Unidade Diagnóstico Pré-Natal, Unidade Hospital Padre Américo, Centro Hospitalar Tâmega e Sousa
  • Luísa Oliveira Paediatric Surgery Service of Centro Hospitalar do Porto
  • Alberto Vieira Centro de Imagiologia Médica Dr. Campos Costa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v25.i1.8829

Keywords:

Prenatal diagnosis, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonography, vascular lymphatic malformation

Abstract

Introduction: Vascular lymphatic malformations are rare entities that affect lymphatic vessels. The authors report a case of abdominopelvic lymphatic malformation.

Case Report: 28 years-old, Gestation 2, Birth 1. Referred to Prenatal Diagnosis Center at the 20th week of gestation by ultrasound suggestive of abdominopelvic lymphatic malformation, confirmed by fetal magnetic resonance imaging. Fetal cytogenetic study was normal. Couple being aware of prognosis after discussion with Pediatric Surgery. Cesarean section at 38th week. Prenatal diagnosis was confirmed by newborn´s examination. At 18 months, the child underwent intralesional sclerotherapy. At 4 years, surgical excision of the lesion was performed because of symptomatic development. Always showed normal development and growth.

Discussion/Conclusion: Prenatal diagnosis is sonographic; fetal magnetic resonance imaging confirms the diagnosis and defines more precisely the extent of the lesions. Clinical and sonographic vigilance should be maintained in order to detect decompensation or hydroptic signs and compression of adjacent structures.

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Published

2016-03-16

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Rodrigues AI, Inocêncio G, Moreira M, Rodrigues M do C, Yida F, Rodrigues G, Carmo O, Oliveira L, Vieira A. Vascular lymphatic malformation with uncommon localization. REVNEC [Internet]. 2016Mar.16 [cited 2025Jan.4];25(1):42-7. Available from: https://revistas.rcaap.pt/nascercrescer/article/view/8829

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Vol. 25 No. 1 (2016)

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Case Reports

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