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

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...

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Main Authors: Cristiane Rúbia Ferreira, Verônica Sibre, Regina Schultz, Ana Maria Andrello Gonçalves Pereira de Melo Melo, Silvia Maria Ibidi, Jackeline Della Torre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2015-12-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/116310