Congenital metastatic neuroblastoma with placental involvement as a rare cause of non-immune fetal hydrops.

Non-immune hydrops fetalis represents the end-stage status of a variety of diseases, including metastatic tumors. We report a case of non-immune hydrops fetalis associated with multiple disseminated echogenic nodular lesions detected by ultrasound and confirmed by magnetic resonance. Cordocentesis demonstrated anemia and thrombopenia.

Preparing an obstetric unit in the heart of the epidemic strike of COVID-19: quick reorganization tips.

COVID-19 is placing considerable strain on healthcare systems. Disaster and military medicine specialists were involved in the outbreak in Italy, after many units were overwhelmed. Health providers were caught off guard and personnel was unprepared to face this unprecedented threat.

Susac syndrome and pregnancy: a relationship to clarify. About two cases and review of the literature.

Background: Susac syndrome is a vasculopathy that affects the central nervous system, mainly the brain parenchyma, retina and inner ear. It affects mainly young women and. Management is based on expert consensus and in pregnant women the treatment is not well established.