Intrauterine diagnosis and management of transient myeloproliferative disorder

Am J Perinatol. 1995 Mar;12(2):132-4. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-994424.

Abstract

Transient myeloproliferative disorders can be associated with hydrops in Down syndrome fetuses. No cases of prenatal management of such a condition have been reported in the literature. We report a case of myeloproliferative disorder diagnosed by cordocentesis at 31 weeks in a Down syndrome fetus with pericardial effusion. A pericardiocentesis was performed at the first signs of hydrops and successfully improved fetal cardiac function, allowing for continuation of pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Down Syndrome / complications
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Fetal Diseases / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Hydrops Fetalis / complications
  • Hydrops Fetalis / therapy
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders / complications
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders / therapy*
  • Pericardial Effusion / complications
  • Pericardial Effusion / therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis