| Primary microcephaly in two children born to mothers with complicated appendicitis or late appendectomy during pregnancy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19235832 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: The possible association between maternal appendicitis/appendectomy during pregnancy and congenital abnormalities in the offspring was studied. CASES: Two cases with primary microcephaly were born to mothers who had complicated appendicitis owing to the delay of appendectomy resulting in abscess/peritonitis associated with septicemia and fever in the second trimester of pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS: Delay in surgical intervention of appendicitis in pregnancy can result in maternal morbidity that may be associated with primary microcephaly in the offspring. |
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Authors:
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Nándor Acs; Ferenc Bánhidy; Andrew E Czeizel |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Birth defects research. Part A, Clinical and molecular teratology Volume: 85 ISSN: 1542-0760 ISO Abbreviation: Birth Defects Res. Part A Clin. Mol. Teratol. Publication Date: 2009 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-07-14 Completed Date: 2009-10-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101155107 Medline TA: Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 655-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Semmelweis University, School of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary. |
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Adult Appendectomy / adverse effects* Appendicitis / complications*, surgery Female Humans Infant, Newborn Microcephaly / etiology* Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / etiology* |
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