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MeSH Supplementary: Nuchal bleb, familial
Unique ID: C537852
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C537852
Entry Term(s): Cystic hygroma, fetal; Familial nuchal bleb; Fetal cystic hygroma
Registry Numbers: 0
Heading Mapped to: *Hydrops Fetalis; *Lymphangioma, Cystic
Frequency: 25
Note: Fetal cystic hygromas are congenital malformations of the lymphatic system appearing as single or multiloculated fluid-filled cavities, most often in the neck. They are thought to arise from failure of the lymphatic system to communicate with the venous system in the neck. They often progress to HYDROPS and cause fetal death. They may be an autosomal recessive abnormality or result from 45,X TURNER SYNDROME. OMIM: 257350
Date of Entry: 2010/08/25
Revision Date: 2015/09/27

Concept UI: M0532313
Registry Numbers: 0
Terms: Nuchal bleb, familial Preferred Term
Term UI T743972
Date02/24/2009
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID; Cystic hygroma, fetal
Term UI T743973
Date02/24/2009
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID; Fetal cystic hygroma
Term UI T743975
Date02/24/2009
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID ORD (2010); Familial nuchal bleb
Term UI T743976
Date02/24/2009
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID ORD (2010)

Nuchal bleb, familial MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2025