Diseases causing fetal and neonatal ascites

Pediatr Pathol. 1985;4(3-4):195-211. doi: 10.3109/15513818509026894.

Abstract

Causes of fetal ascites are reviewed, and 3 new cases are reported. A protocol is suggested for intrauterine investigation of the spectrum of diseases causing fetal ascites. There is some overlap with causes of hydrops fetalis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amniotic Fluid
  • Ascites / etiology*
  • Ascites / pathology
  • Edema / etiology*
  • Edema / pathology
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Obstruction / complications
  • Male
  • Metabolism, Inborn Errors / complications
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / complications
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / etiology
  • Urologic Diseases / complications*
  • alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency