Sickle cell anaemia in vaso-occlusive crisis and acute fatty liver of pregnancy: a case report.

Unlabelled: Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is an uncommon condition that manifests in the third trimester of pregnancy. Its association with vaso-occlusive crisis from Sickle Cell Anaemia is not common. Published data on the simultaneous occurrence of these two conditions is rare, hence this case report.

Determinants and outcome of fetal macrosomia in a Nigerian tertiary hospital.

Background: To determine the incidence and risk factors of fetal macrosomia and maternal and perinatal outcome.

Patients And Methods: This was a 1-year prospective case-control study of singleton pregnancies in a Nigerian tertiary hospital. Only women who gave consent were recruited for the study.

Prevalence of helminth infestation during pregnancy and its association with maternal anemia and low birth weight.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of helminth infestation during pregnancy and the associated risks of adverse maternal and infant outcomes.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of women with a singleton pregnancy of at least 34 weeks was conducted at a teaching hospital in Benin City, Nigeria, between April 1 and September 30, 2010. Socioeconomic and clinical data were obtained.