Retroperitoneal lymphatic malformation: a case report from a tertiary center in Belgium

We present a case a right-sided retroperitoneal lymphaticmalformation (LM), extending from the abdomen to the right thigh,without other abnormality, discovered at the second trimester scan.Fetal karyotype was 46, XY. After multidisciplinary counselling,parents chose for a termination of pregnancy. Pathology confirmedthe isolated malformation.LM are benign congenital malformations of the lymphaticsystem. Their prevalence is 1-5/10 000. Prenatal mortality rateis overall of 50-100%, for associated malformations and karyotypeabnormalities. Isolated LM can cause compression of adjacentorgans. 95% a... Mehr ...