Prenatal diagnosis of a fetal chest wall cystic lymphangioma using ultrasonography and MRI: a case report with literature review.

A case of fetal chest wall cystic lymphangioma diagnosed prenatally at 28 weeks' gestation is reported. Ultrasound examination showed a multilocular, large cystic mass (10 x 22 x 29 mm) on the left side of the fetus in the area of the lower chest and upper abdomen, without color flow imaging. Magnetic resonance imaging was used to evaluate the extent and the tissue characteristics of the lesion.

High-dose misoprostol used in outpatient management of first trimester spontaneous abortion.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and tolerance of a high dose of vaginal misoprostol for outpatient medical management of missed abortion.

Methods: Three doses of 400 mug misoprostol were administered intravaginally every 4 h daily, for a maximum period of 3 days, to 108 women with uneventful first trimester pregnancy failure.

Results: A total of 98 women (90.