Antenatal course and clinical outcomes of fetal intra-abdominal cystic lesions: a single tertiary center experience
Verda Alpay, Kubra Kurt Bilirer, Barış Boza, Firat Ersan, Ibrahim Polat · Zeitschrift für Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie · 2026 · Heft 02 · S. 115-121
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Abstract Introduction Fetal intra-abdominal cystic lesions are relatively common. The morphological assessment of the cyst, determination of the fetal sex, and evaluation of its relationship with adjacent structures can guide the differential diagnosis. The aims of this study were to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in detecting fetal intra-abdominal cysts and to develop a predictive model for spontaneous regression or persistence. Material and Methods We retrospectively reviewed 61 fetuses with intra-abdominal cystic lesions between October 2020 and November 2024. Maternal-fetal characteristics, u…