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Fetal hydrops

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Fetal hydrops is a condition where a fetus is accumulating extra fluid, perhaps around the heart, around the lungs, in the abdomen, or under the skin. It is often caused by fetal anemia,

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

34 years experience

Is a type of:

Pregnancy complications

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

Body locations

Baby / fetus

Symptoms

Abdominal swelling
Swollen abdomen

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