Fetal pleuropulmonary anomalies represent a rare and heterogeneous group of developmental lesions affecting the lungs and pleural cavity, occurring in approximately . While these conditions can be complex, modern prenatal imaging often allows for early diagnosis and effective management planning. Common Types of Anomalies
: An opening in the diaphragm that allows abdominal organs to move into the chest, often leading to secondary pulmonary hypoplasia . Prenatal Diagnosis and Monitoring Diagnosis typically begins during routine 2D ultrasound . Download Anomalies pleuropulmonaires fЕ“tales pdf
These malformations are generally classified based on their anatomical and radiological features: : An accumulation of fluid in the pleural
: A mass of non-functioning lung tissue that has no connection to the normal bronchial tree and receives its blood supply from the systemic circulation. Download Anomalies pleuropulmonaires fЕ“tales pdf
: The most frequent type, characterized by disorganized cystic or solid lung tissue.
: An accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, which may be isolated or part of a broader condition like fetal hydrops.