Genetic evaluation and management of fetal chylothorax: review and insights from a case of Noonan syndrome

Lymphology. 2009 Sep;42(3):134-8.

Abstract

Fetal chylothorax is one of a very few syndromes that can be treated in utero with thoracoamniotic shunting or pleurodesis by OK-432 as two major therapeutic modalities. We report on a fetus with Noonan syndrome and a missense mutation c.182A > C (p.Asp61Ala) of PTPN11 who responded poorly to antenatal pleurodesis by OK-432. Based on our previous publication and this case study, we propose that fetal chylothorax of a distinct genetic origin may respond poorly to OK-432 pleurodesis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chylothorax / congenital*
  • Chylothorax / diagnostic imaging
  • Chylothorax / genetics*
  • Female
  • Fetal Death
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Mutation, Missense
  • Noonan Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
  • Noonan Syndrome / genetics*
  • Pleurodesis
  • Pregnancy
  • Treatment Failure
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal