[Fatal neonatal respiratory distress in Niemann-Pick C2 and prenatal diagnosis with mutations in gene HE1/NPC2].

Unlabelled: We report the fifth case of neonatal form of type C2 (NP-C2) Niemann-Pick disease with early and fatal respiratory distress. Eleven families presenting such cases are known to date in the world. Since December 2000, isolation of the underlying gene HE1/NPC2 and its mutations has allowed major advances in diagnosis.

[Congenital pulmonary lymphangiectasia revealed by cardiac arrest].

Unlabelled: Congenital pulmonary lymphangiectasia is a rare cause of respiratory distress in the neonatal period. Cardiac arrest may be its first manifestation.

Case Report: We report the case of a full term newborn who suffered at 30 min of life a sudden cardiac arrest.

[Non-medical factors in perinatal health. A study of socioeconomic anc cultural features of women admitted to the maternity hospital in Lens (Pas-de-Calais)].

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the influence of medical and non-medical factors on perinatal health in an underpriviledged area, the ex-coal mines of Lens (Pas-de-Calais).

Population And Methods: This prospective study concerned 1,000 women who delivered in the maternity hospital of Lens between January 5, 1993 and May 13, 1993. The relationships between preterm delivery, low birth weight and maternal socioeconomic and cultural characteristics were analyzed.