Hydrops and Intrauterine Fetal Death

Abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in at least two body cavities or tissues.

USG

Fetal ascites, pleural, and pericardial effusions.

Subcutaneous edema, scalp, and body-wall edema (Figure 27.1).

Placentomegaly.

Causes

Immune—Rh alloimmunization.

Nonimmune—Others such as CVS, GIT, and maternal causes.

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