[Primary lymphatic dysplasia in a newborn infant]

Monatsschr Kinderheilkd. 1990 Nov;138(11):772-4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

We describe a case of primary lymphatic dysplasia in a newborn, presenting with lymphedema, chylothorax, and chylous ascites. Malfunction of the lymphatic system, which is supposed to cause this rare disorder, could also be responsible for a number of cases of non-immunologic hydrops fetalis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Chylothorax / congenital*
  • Chylothorax / pathology
  • Chylous Ascites / congenital*
  • Chylous Ascites / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lymphangiectasis / congenital*
  • Lymphangiectasis / pathology
  • Lymphatic System / abnormalities*
  • Lymphatic System / pathology
  • Lymphedema / congenital*
  • Lymphedema / pathology
  • Male