Congenital generalized lymphangiectasia: a rare developmental disorder for non-immune fetal hydrops

• Main Authors: Cristiane Rúbia Ferreira (Author), Verônica Sibre (Author), Regina Schultz (Author), Ana Maria Andrello Gonçalves Pereira de Melo Melo (Author), Silvia Maria Ibidi (Author), Jackeline Della Torre (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2015-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Firstly described by Rudolf Virchow in the 19th century, congenital generalized lymphangiectasia is a rare entity characterized by dilation of lymphatic vessels, and was recently classified in primary or secondary lymphangiectasia. Generalized forms may be diagnosed during pre-natal follow-up with u...