文献类型：期刊文献

英文题名：Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of fetal cervicofacial lymphangioma: a case report

作者：Cheng, Xiaxia[1];Feng, Xuelu[1];Jia, Pujuan[1];Ma, Bin[2]

第一作者：Cheng, Xiaxia

通信作者：Ma, B[1]

机构：[1]Gansu Univ Chinese Med, Clin Med Coll 1, Lanzhou, Peoples R China;[2]Lanzhou Univ Second Hosp, Ultrasound Med Ctr, Lanzhou 730030, Peoples R China

第一机构：甘肃中医药大学

通信机构：[1]corresponding author), Lanzhou Univ Second Hosp, Ultrasound Med Ctr, Lanzhou 730030, Peoples R China.

年份：2026

卷号：10

外文期刊名：AME CASE REPORTS

收录：WOS:【ESCI(收录号:WOS:001795225000024)】；

基金：This work was supported by Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province (No. 23JRRA1383).

语种：英文

外文关键词：Lymphangioma; cervicofacial; fetus; ultrasonography; case report

摘要：Background: Prenatal diagnosis of fetal cervicofacial lymphangioma is rare, and the diagnosis of the disease can be achieved through prenatal ultrasound. Due to the significant variation in the nature of fetal neck masses, the diagnostic process is challenging in cases involving this location. Nevertheless, we have successfully reported one such case using conventional two-dimensional and three-dimensional sonography. Case Description: A 27-year-old woman underwent routine fetal ultrasound at 20 weeks of gestation. Conventional two-dimensional ultrasound revealed a mixed cystic-solid mass located in the fetal neck and face. Three-dimensional ultrasound with surface rendering clearly delineated the external protrusion of the mass demonstrating marked distortion and elevation of the facial and cervical contours. The prenatal imaging findings were consistent with a diagnosis of cervicofacial lymphangioma. Following termination of pregnancy, histopathological examination and immunohistochemical analysis of the post-abortion specimens further confirmed the diagnosis. Conclusions: Prenatal ultrasonography remains the primary modality for diagnosing fetal cervicofacial lymphangioma. The integration of three-dimensional ultrasound surface imaging enhances diagnostic accuracy by providing detailed morphological information, offering critical visual evidence to support the initial diagnosis. Chromosomal karyotyping and genetic testing serve as important adjuncts in the comprehensive prenatal evaluation. These assessments facilitate thorough counseling and enable timely clinical decision-making, which are essential for optimizing perinatal outcomes.