| Prenatal diagnosis of obstructive hydrocephalus associated with parvovirus B19 infection. | |
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PMID: 20664440 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Intrauterine parvovirus B19 infection is a well-known cause for hydrops fetalis and fetal demise. We present a case of isolated fetal obstructive hydrocephalus caused by an intrauterine parvovirus B19 infection. CASE: A 23-year-old woman, gravida 3 para 2, was referred for fetal obstructive hydrocephalus. Although there were no signs of fetal anemia, increased maternal parvovirus B19-specific immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin M raised the suspicion of fetal infection. This was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction in the amniotic fluid. Elective cesarean delivery was performed at 34 weeks of gestation, followed by craniotomy and placement of shunt. At the age of 20 months, the child's development was in accordance with his age, with the exception of gross motor function, which was moderately delayed. CONCLUSION: Evaluation of fetal obstructive hydrocephalus should include maternal serological tests for parvovirus B19. |
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Authors:
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Michal Zajicek; Liat Gindes; Chen Hoffmann; Iris Morag; Reuven Achiron |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 116 Suppl 2 ISSN: 1873-233X ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-28 Completed Date: 2010-08-24 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 521-2 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel. mic.zajicek@gmail.com |
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Female Humans Hydrocephalus / ultrasonography*, virology* Infant, Newborn Male Parvoviridae Infections / complications*, virology Parvovirus B19, Human Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Infectious* Ultrasonography, Prenatal Young Adult |
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