Transient fetal hypertrichosis - Three cases. (February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bronshtein, M.; Hac, Nguyen To; Gover, A.; Khatib, N.
• Is Part Of: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology. Volume 269(2022)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 2
• Publication Date: 2022-02
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Reproductive health -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Reproduction -- Periodicals; Obstétrique -- Périodiques; Gynécologie -- Périodiques; Reproduction -- Périodiques; Verloskunde; Gynaecologie; Voortplanting (biologie); Gynecology; Obstetrics; Reproduction; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618.05
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.12.008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0301-2115

Abstract

Abstract: We Summarize a three cases of transient fetal hypertrichosis in low risk preganant women. Hypertrichosis has been previously associated with over 140 different syndromes (OMIM); however this finding is rarely described in prenatal ultrasound. In this study we describe the finding of hypertrichosis which resolved later in gestation. Case N1: A prominent unibrow (synophrys) and elongated eyelashes were noted at 24 weeks of gestation with no other abnormal features. Case N 2: A prenatal ultrasound scan was performed at 24 weeks and revealed: horseshoe kidney and localized hypertrichosis on the lower back. Case N 3: Ultrasound exam at 24 weeks of gestation demonstrated localized hypertrichosis on the chin. Conclusion: Transient localized hypertrichosis with no other major findings has a favorable prenatal outcome.