A Honeycomb Appearance of the Fetal Choroid Plexus

Abstract

A honeycomb appearance of the choroid plexus in second-trimeste fetuses was first described by Nyberg et al who reported four fetuses with multiple small cysts that formed a “honeycomb” appearance. This is a report of an experience with this entity in second-trimeste fetuses referred for comprehensive ultrasound examination and genetic amnio-centesis.

Keywords

amniocentesis choroid plexus plexus fetus

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