At our institution, 2 of the initial 7 pregnant patients with confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 severe infection (28.6%; 95% CI, 8.2%-64.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSubcapsular liver hematoma (SLH) is a rare condition that is associated with preeclampsia and HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets) syndrome. A high level of suspicion, early diagnosis, and coordinated, intensive multidisciplinary management are necessary to monitor for serious complications and prevent death. Options include conservative management, hepatic resection, hepatic artery ligation and liver transplantation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Late postpartum eclampsia is more frequently recognized than past reports indicate. This report describes the association of a reversible encephalopathy in a woman with late postpartum eclampsia.
Case: A woman with lupus nephritis presented 7 days postpartum with eclampsia.
Obstet Gynecol Int
July 2011
Background. We report a case of familial hyperlipidemia in pregnancy that resulted in hemorrhagic pancreatitis. Case.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The risk of stillbirth in fetuses diagnosed with gastroschisis may range from 6% to 12%. Currently there is no agreement on the role of antepartum fetal surveillance, as fetal death within days of reassuring antepartum fetal testing has been reported.
Cases: In 2 cases of fetal gastroschisis, fetal gastric distension was associated with decreased fetal movements and nonreactive nonstress tests.
At 38 weeks of gestation, a woman with a previously unremarkable pregnancy was noted to have fetal tachycardia without obvious cause. Fetal echocardiography resulted in a presumptive diagnosis of fetal atrial flutter with a 2:1 block. The newborn resumed the same rhythm.
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