Abstract
Fetal ascites is an uncommon abnormality usually reported in relation to non- immunological causes. The prospect for fetal and neonatal mortality is high, particularly when the ascites develops before 24 weeks of gestation. The diminution of severe fetal ascites without intrauterine management, especially with an uncomplicated neonatal outcome, is unusual. We report a case of isolated fetal ascites detected at 20 weeks' gestation. All investigations carried out were normal. Consecutive ultrasound examination showed ascites at 20 weeks’ gestation. A follow-up ultrasound examination at 6 months of age revealed complete recovery from the ascites. Spontaneous resolution of fetal ascites, with a good prognosis, can occur in cases with an idiopathic aetiology.
Publication details
- DOI
- 10.18295/2075-0528.1450
- Journal
- Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 13(1), 175-178
- Publisher
- Sultan Qaboos University
- Open access
- Gold open access
- License
- CC BY-ND 4.0
Cite this article
APA 7
Abdellatif, M., Al Sinani, S., Al-Dughaishi, Z., Tamima, Abuanza, M., & Al Riyami, N. (2025). Spontaneous Resolution of Fetal and Neonatal Ascites after Birth. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 13(1), 175-178. https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1450
MLA 9
Abdellatif, Mohamed, et al. "Spontaneous Resolution of Fetal and Neonatal Ascites after Birth." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 13, no. 1, 2025, pp. 175-178. https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1450.
Chicago (author–date)
Abdellatif, Mohamed, Siham Al Sinani, Zenab Al-Dughaishi, Tamima, Mazen Abuanza, and Nihal Al Riyami. 2025. "Spontaneous Resolution of Fetal and Neonatal Ascites after Birth." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 13 (1): 175-178. https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1450.
Harvard
Abdellatif, M., Al Sinani, S., Al-Dughaishi, Z., Tamima, Abuanza, M. and Al Riyami, N. (2025) 'Spontaneous Resolution of Fetal and Neonatal Ascites after Birth', Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 13(1), pp. 175-178. doi:10.18295/2075-0528.1450.
Vancouver
Abdellatif M, Al Sinani S, Al-Dughaishi Z, Tamima, Abuanza M, Al Riyami N. Spontaneous Resolution of Fetal and Neonatal Ascites after Birth. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2025;13(1):175-178. doi:10.18295/2075-0528.1450
IEEE
M. Abdellatif, S. Al Sinani, Z. Al-Dughaishi, Tamima, M. Abuanza, and N. Al Riyami, "Spontaneous Resolution of Fetal and Neonatal Ascites after Birth," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 175-178, 2025, doi: 10.18295/2075-0528.1450.