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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-8 | Issue-02
Congenital Chylothorax and Hydrops Fetalis in Newborn: A Case Report
Dr. Mahmoud M. Osman, Dr. Mohamed Ali Tagin, Dr. Mohammed Saleh Alissa, Dr. Suzan Abdel-Hamid, Dr. Mohamed Salah Shoeib
Published: Feb. 16, 2020 | 147 102
DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2020.v08i02.019
Pages: 176-178
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Abstract
Congenital chylothorax is the accumulation of chyle (lymphatic fluid) within the pleural space in fetus. Chyle is a sterile fluid that appears straw or milky colored depending on the infant’s feeding status. Herein we present a 35 weeks gestational age female infant antenatally diagnosed to have hydrops fetalis with bilateral chylothorax. Fetal interventions were applied. Her management was conservative approach and her outcome was favorable.