| Massive myocardial calcification in second-trimester fetuses: antenatal detection and causes. | |
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PMID: 15685656 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Massive myocardial calcifications were detected by antenatal ultrasound examination in four second-trimester fetuses. In one fetus, multiple cardiac rhabdomyomas were the initial diagnosis. One fetus presented with arthrogryposis and the brain and spinal cord showed severe hypoxic-ischemic damage. One fetus was hydropic and had severe cardiac malformations. The fourth fetus had congenital heart block and maternal serum was positive for anti-Ro and anti-La antibodies. Myocardial calcifications in the first three fetuses were most likely to be caused by hypoxic-ischemic damage to the heart, and immunological mechanisms were responsible in the other fetus. Antenatally detected myocardial echogenic foci in a fetus leading to a termination of pregnancy or associated with fetal death should be investigated with a full postmortem examination. It is important to confirm the presence of calcifications as distinct from a rhabdomyoma as genetic counseling is completely different. The demonstration of associated lesions in other organs also helps to explain the pathogenesis underlying this condition. |
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Authors:
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Y F Chan; A Sampson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology Volume: 25 ISSN: 0960-7692 ISO Abbreviation: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2005 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-02-07 Completed Date: 2005-06-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9108340 Medline TA: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 193-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright 2005 ISUOG. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anatomical Pathology, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. yuen.chan@maynegroup.com |
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Adult Calcinosis / etiology, pathology, ultrasonography* Cardiomyopathies / etiology, pathology, ultrasonography* Female Fetal Diseases / etiology, pathology, ultrasonography* Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Trimester, Second Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods* |
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