The hyperechogenic lungs of laryngotracheal obstruction

J A de Hullu; L H Kornman; J R Beekhuis; P G Nikkels

doi:10.1046/j.1469-0705.1995.05040271.x

The hyperechogenic lungs of laryngotracheal obstruction

J A de Hullu, L H Kornman, J R Beekhuis, P G Nikkels

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Abstract

A case is reported in which enlarged, hyperechogenic lungs, ascites and polyhydramnios on prenatal ultrasound were indications of a partial tracheal agenesis and tracheoesophageal fistula. A review of the literature is given to assist clinicians in effectively counselling women in whom this ultrasound abnormality is detected.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	271-4
Number of pages	4
Journal	Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume	5
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-0705.1995.05040271.x
Publication status	Published - Apr 1995

Keywords

Adult
Female
Fetal Diseases
Humans
Lung
Maternal Age
Polyhydramnios
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, High-Risk
Trachea
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Ultrasonography, Prenatal

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The hyperechogenic lungs of laryngotracheal obstruction

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