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ArticleCase reports in perinatal medicine2023

Prenatal diagnosis and management of Milroy syndrome: a case report.

Zacharias Fasoulakis, Marianna Chatziioannou, Antonios Koutras, Marianna Theodora, Afroditi Pegkou, Andreas Pampanos, George Daskalakis, Panagiotis Antsaklis

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  1. Clinical features and management of pediatric lymphedema.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2025
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Zacharias Fasoulakis1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0216-3420
Marianna Chatziioannou1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
Antonios Koutras1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
Marianna Theodora1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8280-7796
Afroditi Pegkou1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
Andreas PampanosDepartment of Genetics, "General Hospital Alexandra", Athens, Greece.
George Daskalakis1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
Panagiotis Antsaklis1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2106-5922

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Abstract

Objectives: Milroy syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder characterized by congenital lymphedema, caused by mutations in the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 3 ( Case presentation: We present a case report of a first-described mutation of a male fetus diagnosed prenatally with Milroy syndrome through amniocentesis. The fetus had bilateral lower limb edema, and genetic testing confirmed the diagnosis of Milroy syndrome. The patient was closely monitored throughout the pregnancy, and after delivery, the infant was managed with appropriate therapies, including compression garments and manual lymphatic drainage. The parents were provided with appropriate counseling and support. Conclusions: This case highlights the significance of early detection and appropriate management of Milroy syndrome, which can lead to improved outcomes for affected infants.

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limb edemaMilroy syndromeprenatal diagnosisprenatal screening

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PMCPMC11616980

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