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Fetal Cholelithiasis: A Diagnostic Update and a Literature Review

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Fetal gallstones and cholelithiasis, detected by routine third trimester ultrasound, have been described in the literature with controversial clinical significance. We report a case of fetal cholelithiasis detected at 35 weeks gestation during a routine scan. The diagnosis was performed using an integrated 2-dimensional (2-D) and 3-dimensional (3-D) ultrasound approach in order to obtain a better definition of the fetal gallbladder and its content. A neonatal follow-up was achieved. The present study has a twofold purpose: firstly, to update the diagnostic approach using the innovative 3-D modalities and secondly, to review the management of this condition during fetal and postnatal life.

Source: Clinical Medicine Insights Case Reports

DOI: 10.4137/ccrep.s12273

Authors: Stefania Triunfo, Paolo Rosati, Pietro Ferrara, Antonio Gatto, Giovanni Scambia

Institutions: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Università Campus Bio-Medico

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,650