Hydrops fetalis is a life-threatening condition where excessive amounts of fluid build up inside an unborn or newborn baby’s body. Fluid build up can occur in any part of the body, but it is most ...

Nonimmune hydrops fetalis may occur as a result of different etiological conditions and in about one-third of cases no cause could be identified. Here, we report two cases of nonimmune hydrops fetalis ...

HYDROPS fetalis associated with hemoglobin Barts is believed to represent the homozygous state of α thalassemia. Ten cases occurring in Chinese families in Indonesia, Malaya and Hong Kong, 1 in a ...

Hydrops fetalis, often referred to as hydrops, is a serious condition characterized by the accumulation of excessive fluid in a baby's tissues and organs, leading to significant swelling (edema). This ...

The cause of most fetal anomalies is not determined prenatally. Exome sequencing has transformed genetic diagnosis after birth, but its usefulness for prenatal diagnosis is still emerging. Nonimmune ...

Researchers have discovered a gene mutation underlying hydrops fetalis -- a fatal condition to fetuses due to fluid buildup in the space between organs. The proteins at the center of this finding have ...

For patients with unilateral Meniere disease, endolymphatic hydrops occur in 24.2% of contralateral ears, according to a study published online Feb. 4 in Acta Oto-Laryngologica. Jicheng Wang, from ...

A broodmare's belly will undoubtedly grow as her fetus matures, but any rapid or unexpected expansion—particularly during the last trimester—is cause for concern. She might be suffering from one of ...

1. Can hydrops fetalis be detected in early pregnancy? Yes, hydrops fetalis can sometimes be detected as early as the first trimester through routine ultrasounds, though it is more commonly identified ...