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Masses and fluid collection in fetal abdomen are seen occasionally. The sonographic appearance and algorithm for the differential diagnosis are discussed.
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Mesenteric lymphangioma: Axial scan of fetal abdomen shows multiseptated cyst with bowel loop coursing through it showing peristalsis (MP4 1311 kb)
Meconium peritonitis: Axial scan of fetal abdomen shows movement of debris in fetal ascites during fetal movement (MP4 2194 kb)
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Vijayaraghavan, S.B. (2019). Masses and Fluid Collection in Fetal Abdomen. In: Atlas of Fetal Imaging. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0932-8_4
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