Fetal ovarian cysts management and ovarian prognosis: a report of 82 cases.

Background/purpose: Fetal ovarian cysts are frequently complicated by intracystic hemorrhage without associated clinical signs, which is often secondary to ovarian torsion leading to loss of the ovary. The aim of this study was to evaluate ovarian outcome and the place of prenatal management and surgery in the first few days of life in order to save the ovary.

Methods: Between January 1987 and June 2006, 82 fetal ovarian cysts in 79 patients were managed and clinically and ultrasonographically followed up for several months (median, 11 months; range, 6 months to 10 years) in all of the cases where the ovary was not removed.

Prenatal diagnosis and outcome of congenital splenic cyst: report of two cases.

Congenital splenic cyst (CSC) is a rare condition, and only a few cases with prenatal diagnosis and no associated malformation have been reported. Spontaneous regression is possible in case of mild CSC (under 40 mm), but enlargement or secondary complications may lead to surgical treatment. We report, herein, two cases of isolated mild CSC with complete spontaneous postnatal regression.

Prenatal diagnosis of megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome: contribution of amniotic fluid digestive enzyme assay and fetal urinalysis.

Objectives: Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is a usually lethal disease during the first year of life. There is no specific ultrasound prenatal diagnosis and no identified genetic locus. The value of amniotic fluid digestive enzyme assay and fetal urine biochemistry in the prediction of MMIHS was analysed.

Prenatal sonographic diagnosis of the congenital dislocated spine: a case report.

Study Design: A case of congenital dislocated spine diagnosed by prenatal sonography is reported.

Objectives: To report the first documented case of prenatal diagnosis, to point out the characteristic features of prenatal sonography of congenital dislocation of the spine, and to show the results of a careful management of birth in cases of congenital dislocated spine.

Summary Of Background Data: The congenital dislocated spine consists of an anterior defect in formation of the vertebrae with a displaced vertebra and angulation of the neural canal.