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A 30-year-old primigravida was referred to our institution due to an isolated fetal ascites (IFA). The gestation was uneventful until the 32nd week when the mother was hospitalised due to refractory… Click to show full abstract
A 30-year-old primigravida was referred to our institution due to an isolated fetal ascites (IFA). The gestation was uneventful until the 32nd week when the mother was hospitalised due to refractory hypertension. An ultrasound revealed a fetal abdominal circumference above percentile 99. Fetal parameters and amniotic fluid volume were normal.and The investigation of IFA was started on the mother: blood type was ARh+, indirect Coombs test and infectious serology (toxoplasmosis, syphilis, varicella-zoster, parvovirus B19, rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes (TORCH)) were negative. A spontaneous vaginal delivery occurred at 34 weeks. As the ascites compromised ventilation, the neonate was intubated and …
Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2017
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