The hyperechogenic lungs of laryngotracheal obstruction

A case is reported in which enlarged, hyperechogenic lungs, ascites and polyhydramnios on prenatal ultrasound were indications of a partial tracheal agenesis and tracheoesophageal fistula. A review of the literature is given to assist clinicians in effectively counselling women in whom this ultrasou...

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Published inUltrasound in obstetrics & gynecology Vol. 5; no. 4; p. 271
Main Authors de Hullu, J A, Kornman, L H, Beekhuis, J R, Nikkels, P G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.04.1995
Subjects
Adult
Female
Fetal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Lung - embryology
Maternal Age
Polyhydramnios - diagnostic imaging
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, High-Risk
Trachea - abnormalities
Tracheoesophageal Fistula - diagnostic imaging
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
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Summary:A case is reported in which enlarged, hyperechogenic lungs, ascites and polyhydramnios on prenatal ultrasound were indications of a partial tracheal agenesis and tracheoesophageal fistula. A review of the literature is given to assist clinicians in effectively counselling women in whom this ultrasound abnormality is detected.
ISSN:0960-7692
DOI:10.1046/j.1469-0705.1995.05040271.x