Fetal chylothorax
Fetal chylothorax is defined as the presence of lymphatic fluid within the pleural cavity of the fetus.
Pathology
Associations
- pulmonary hypoplasia
- hydrops fetalis
- premature delivery
Radiographic features
Antenatal ultrasound
- may show echogenic fluid in the pleural cavities
Treatment
Some of the describe management options include:
- in-utero pleuro amniotic shunt
- pleurocentesis
- pleural drainage after birth
- pleurodesis
- intrapleural injection of OK-432
See also
