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PERINATAL DEATHS AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT: A DIAGNOSTIC FLOW-CHART APPLYING IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL METHODS

Authors: C Bellini ( ) , M Rutigliani ( ) , F Boccardo ( ) , C Campisi ( ) , E Fulcheri ( ) , T Bellini ( ) , E Bonioli ( )

Abstract

A diagnostic flow chart is presented for use in case of perinatal death or still birth with non-immune hydrops fetalis, visceral effusions, or increased nuchal translucency. Immunohistochemical staining with CD-31, CD-34, D2-40, and smooth muscle actin is recommended.

Keywords: perinatal mortality, non-immune hydrops, lymphatic dysplasia, immunohistochemistry, flow chart

How to Cite: Bellini, C. , Rutigliani, M. , Boccardo, F. , Campisi, C. , Fulcheri, E. , Bellini, T. & Bonioli, E. (2011) “PERINATAL DEATHS AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT: A DIAGNOSTIC FLOW-CHART APPLYING IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL METHODS”, Lymphology. 44(3).