Thymic teratoma presenting as non-immune hydrops fetalis.

Thymic teratoma presenting as non-immune hydrops fetalis

Teratomas are one of the most frequent tumors in the pediatric population. They occur anywhere along the midline of the body, following the course of the embryonic germ cell ridge. In the mediastinal location, they exert space occupying effects, leading to a myriad of complications, including non-immune hydrops fetalis. We describe a fatal case of an immature thymic teratoma in a neonate presen...

Non-immune hydrops fetalis

Non immune hydrops fetalis.

With the decline in the frequency of rhesus isoimmunisation, hydrops fetalis secondary to other factors is becoming increasingly recognised. We describe a case in association with chorioangioma of the placenta. The causes of non immune hydrops are reviewed and the problems of management discussed.

Familial Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Presenting as Hydrops Fetalis

Background Familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (FLH) is an autosomal recessive disorder of immune regulation that leads to a hyperinflammatory syndrome. Fetal onset FHL is extremely rare and is considered to be the most severe form of FHL. Case We report a preterm case of FHL that presented as hydrops fetalis. The infant was treated with a chemotherapy regimen based on the HLH-2004 prot...

Lysosmal Storage Disorders Presenting as Non-Immune Hydrops Fetalis: A Case Report

The frequency of NIHF (Non-immunological hydrops fetalis) and congenital ascites associated with LSD (Lysosomal storage disorders) is exceptionally rare. The reported incidence worldwide is about 1% with very limited reports from the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region despite high incidence of consanguinity in the area. We report a case of NIHF with subcutaneous edema and congenital asc...