Two Patients with fetal ascites and different types of cystic fibrosis

Aim: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder, leading to organ dysfunction and decreased life expectancy. Prenatal diagnosis is based on either the family history or suspicious ultrasound findings such as echogenic bowl indicating genetic investigation of the parents. Within one year we were confronted with two patients with fetal ascites partly due to associated anomalies or to unexpected cystic fibrosis. Results: Case 1) A 28-year-old primigravida was referred at 21 weeks due to pyelectasis. At 26 weeks polyhydramnios and fetal ascites were present. Torch serology was negative, amniocentesis re…