A case series of fetal lymphatic malformations and a review of the literature.

Lymphatic malformations are rare benign developmental anomalies of the lymphatic system that can be diagnosed by prenatal ultrasound. Depending on their anatomical site and size, the lesions can cause a variety of aesthetic and functional deficits. Several treatment options are available, the most suitable is still under debate.

Obstetric consequences of a false-positive diagnosis of large-for-gestational-age fetus.

Objective: To compare delivery outcomes between true-positive (TP) and false-positive (FP) large-for-gestational-age (LGA) fetuses, appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) fetuses, and false-negative (FN) LGA fetuses.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study of singleton pregnancies at risk for macrosomia without contraindication to vaginal delivery, receiving an ultrasound scan at 34-37 weeks of pregnancy.

Results: In all, 430 pregnancies were included: 155 TP LGA, 87 FP LGA, 177 AGA and 11 FN LGA newborns.

Pregnancy and COVID-19: Do not overlook malaria.

COVID‐19 and malaria may have a similar presentation in pregnancy.

SARS-CoV2 vertical transmission with adverse effects on the newborn revealed through integrated immunohistochemical, electron microscopy and molecular analyses of Placenta.

Background: . The occurrence of trans-placental transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection remains highly debated. Placental positivity for SARS-CoV-2 has been reported in selected cases, but infection or virus-associated disease of fetal tissues or newborns remains to be demonstrated.

Identification of large-for-gestational age fetuses using antenatal customized fetal growth charts: Can we improve the prediction of abnormal labor course?

Introduction: Fetal overgrowth is an acknowledged risk factor for abnormal labor course and maternal and perinatal complications. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether the use of antenatal ultrasound-based customized fetal growth charts in fetuses at risk for large-for-gestational age (LGA) allows a better identification of cases undergoing caesarean section due to intrapartum dystocia.

Material And Methods: An observational study involving four Italian tertiary centers was carried out.