“Hydrops is characterized by excess fluid in two or more body areas such as thorax, abdomen or skin. It is often associated with hydraminos and a hydropic thickened placenta”. It is characterised by: Increased skin thickness (> 5 mm) / skin oedema (first sign seen on USG). Placental enlargement Pleural effusion Ascites The fetus is in Buddha position with a halo around the head.
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