Background Colour Doppler ultrasound is pivotal in modern obstetrics for evaluating maternal and fetal health, especially in high-risk pregnancies. It enhances fetal oxygenation and nutrient delivery assessment, aiding in the early detection of adverse outcomes. However, its effectiveness is influenced by operator skill and the potential for interpretative variability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that increases the risk of complications in pregnancy. SLE flares during pregnancy are attributed to higher levels of estrogen and other cytokines. A 34-year-old woman with SLE, who had undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF), was diagnosed with a lupus flare at 14 weeks of gestation.
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