Fetal choroid plexus cysts in association with cri du chat (5p-) syndrome

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1993 Dec;169(6):1614-5. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9378(11)90448-7.

Abstract

The significance of fetal choroid plexus cysts is controversial. We report a case of antenatally detected cri du chat syndrome (5p-) in one fetus of a twin pregnancy in association with bilateral fetal choroid plexus cysts and unassociated with other structural malformations. Choroid plexus cysts may be nonspecific markers for chromosomal anomalies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Diseases / complications
  • Brain Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Choroid Plexus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cri-du-Chat Syndrome / complications*
  • Cri-du-Chat Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Cysts / complications*
  • Cysts / diagnostic imaging
  • Diseases in Twins / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Twins, Dizygotic
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal