Marjolein Husen1, Pauline C Schut2, Adriana C H Neven1, Nagma Yousoufi1, Nanko de Graaf3, Cornelius E J Sloots4, Alex J Eggink1, Titia E Cohen-Overbeek1. 1. Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. 2. Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, p.schut@erasmusmc.nl. 3. Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Pediatric Radiology, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. 4. Erasmus MC, Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the origin and outcome in a cohort of male and female fetuses with intra-abdominal cysts, in order to provide recommendations on management and to improve prenatal counselling. METHODS: From 2002 to 2016, intra-abdominal cysts were detected by ultrasound in 158 fetuses. Cases with an umbilical vein varix were excluded. Fetal, neonatal, and maternal characteristics were retrieved from electronic patient files. RESULTS: In female fetuses (n = 114), intra-abdominal cysts were diagnosed at a later gestational age compared with male fetuses (n = 44) (median 32.0 vs. 21.5 weeks, p < 0.001). The maximum prenatal cyst diameter was larger in female fetuses (median 35 vs. 17 mm, p < 0.001). Associated anomalies were less frequent in females (n = 15, 13.2%) compared with males (n = 15, 34.1%). In females (n = 114), most cysts were of ovarian origin (n = 81, 71.1%). Surgery was performed in 30 (26.3%) female and 15 (34.1%) male neonates (p = 0.33). Anorectal malformations were present in 6 cases and often not recognized prenatally. CONCLUSIONS: The differences in the origin of intra-abdominal cysts between male and female fetuses, resulting in differences in prenatal presentation and postnatal outcome should be taken into account in prenatal counseling within a multidisciplinary team. Evaluation of the fetal perianal muscular complex is indicated.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the origin and outcome in a cohort of male and female fetuses with intra-abdominal cysts, in order to provide recommendations on management and to improve prenatal counselling. METHODS: From 2002 to 2016, intra-abdominal cysts were detected by ultrasound in 158 fetuses. Cases with an umbilical vein varix were excluded. Fetal, neonatal, and maternal characteristics were retrieved from electronic patient files. RESULTS: In female fetuses (n = 114), intra-abdominal cysts were diagnosed at a later gestational age compared with male fetuses (n = 44) (median 32.0 vs. 21.5 weeks, p < 0.001). The maximum prenatal cyst diameter was larger in female fetuses (median 35 vs. 17 mm, p < 0.001). Associated anomalies were less frequent in females (n = 15, 13.2%) compared with males (n = 15, 34.1%). In females (n = 114), most cysts were of ovarian origin (n = 81, 71.1%). Surgery was performed in 30 (26.3%) female and 15 (34.1%) male neonates (p = 0.33). Anorectal malformations were present in 6 cases and often not recognized prenatally. CONCLUSIONS: The differences in the origin of intra-abdominal cysts between male and female fetuses, resulting in differences in prenatal presentation and postnatal outcome should be taken into account in prenatal counseling within a multidisciplinary team. Evaluation of the fetal perianal muscular complex is indicated.
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