Fetal anemia as a consequence of hemorrhage into an ovarian cyst

Fetal ovarian cysts are usually benign in nature and resolve spontaneously. Complications such as torsion and rupture have been described previously. A case of presumptive spontaneous hemorrhage into a fetal ovarian cyst is presented. Serial ultrasound and Doppler assessments revealed the development of fetal anemia, which was managed by intrauterine blood transfusion. Copyright © 2001 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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