ABSTRACT

Objective:

The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and clinical significance of isolated fetal liver calcifications.

Method:

Between 2008 -2012 we were performed 19200 detailed fetal ultrasonography screening between 18-28 weeks of gestation and cases with isolated fetal liver calcifications were enrolled in the study. A detailed fetal ultrasound imaging for associated abnormalities, the serological status for maternal TORCH (toxoplasma, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpesvirus), syphilis and parvovirus B-19 was determined. Doppler ultrasound was used to detect a possible flow in the echogenic lesions. Amniocentesis was offered in all cases. All neonates were examined and followed up after birth.

Results:

We were detected 17 women with isolated fetal liver calcifications. All of the calcifications were isolated, solitary and parenchymal. None of the fetuses was associated with other organs abnormalities or intrauterine infections. Amniocentesis results of 14 women who accepted this procedure were normal.

Conclusion:

If fetal liver calcifications are isolated, it can be thougt that the prognosis will be good.