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- A 42-year-old pregnant woman was monitored for significant fetal bilateral pleural effusions, which can potentially harm the fetus.
- Serial ultrasounds showed that the fluid resolved on its own, leading to a healthy infant with normal breathing after birth.
- Spontaneous resolution of fetal pleural effusion happens in 9 to 22% of cases, making regular ultrasounds an important tool in managing this condition.
Article Abstract
A 42-year-old pregnant woman was referred with massive fetal bilateral pleural effusions. Observation with serial ultrasound was made. The documented spontaneous resolution of fetal pleural effusion was recorded. Neonatal examination revealed a completely healthy infant with normal respiration. Fetal pleural effusion can cause fetal lung compression, abnormal neonatal respiration and finally, neonatal mortality. Regular ultrasounds are one of the supportive options due to spontaneous resolution that can occur in 9 to 22% of the cases.
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