Abstract
We report a rare case of a subdiaphragmatic cyst, diagnosed prenatally during routine ultrasound screening at 25 weeks' gestation. Serial ultrasonographic evaluation demonstrated a slight increase in the size of the cyst during pregnancy. On the basis of the anatomic site and the sonographic features of the lesion, four diagnosic hypotheses were postulated: cystic neuroblastoma, adrenal hemorrhage, duplication of the inferior third of the esophagus and retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma. A healthy baby, weighing 3300 g and with Apgar scores of 8 and 9, was delivered vaginally at term. He underwent successful surgery at the age of 3 months. The postoperative course was uneventful and the baby is currently doing well. Histology revealed a bronchogenic cyst.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 66-68 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Bronchogenic cyst
- Differential diagnosis
- Intra-abdominal cyst
- Prenatal diagnosis
- Ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Reproductive Medicine
- Acoustics and Ultrasonics