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We experienced a case of nonimmunologic hydrops fetalis associated with Down syndrome.
The patient had generalized edema with severe scrotal swelling and abdominal distension.
A roentgenogram showed bilateral pleural effusion and ascites. The chromosomal study revealed
21 trisomy.
On autopsy, there were pleural fluid and ascites as well as pericardial fluid. Small ASD and
incomplete lobation of the right lung were detected.
Chromosomal abnormalities should always... |
