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Multifocal multi-organ ischaemia and infarction in a preterm baby due to maternal intravenous cocaine use: a case report.
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PMID:  20062753     Owner:  NLM     Status:  PubMed-not-MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
INTRODUCTION: Although the adverse effects of cocaine use in pregnancy are well recognised, we believe this case highlights the importance of considering the route of administration, and suggests the possibility of multifocal damage relating to intravenous use.
CASE PRESENTATION: A Caucasian female baby of 29-weeks' gestation was spontaneously delivered and subsequently developed multi-organ failure considered unrelated to simple prematurity. Intensive care was re-orientated following the development of massive intraventricular haemorrhage.
CONCLUSION: This case illustrates the need for regular cranial ultrasound in babies of pregnancies at risk due to intravenous cocaine use and also the necessity of counselling women who misuse cocaine in the antenatal period. As such, this article will be of most interest to paediatric and obstetric staff.
Authors:
Ben C Reynolds; Dawn Mk Penman; Allan G Howatson; Lesley A Jackson; Charles H Skeoch
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2009-12-10
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of medical case reports     Volume:  3     ISSN:  1752-1947     ISO Abbreviation:  J Med Case Rep     Publication Date:  2009  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-01-11     Completed Date:  2011-07-14     Revised Date:  2012-05-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101293382     Medline TA:  J Med Case Rep     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  9324     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Neonatal Unit, Princess Royal Maternity Hospital, Alexandra Parade, Glasgow, UK.
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