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Prenatal diagnosis of fetal ovarian hyperstimulation.

Authors :
Berezowski AT
machado JC
Mendes MC
Moura MD
Duarte G
Cunha SP
Source :
Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology [Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol] 2001 Mar; Vol. 17 (3), pp. 259-62.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

A case of prenatal diagnosis of fetal ovarian hyperstimulation in a pregnancy of 35 weeks is reported. Two large cystic septate ovaries with no internal vegetations were observed in the fetal abdomen. The fetus was macrosomic and the remaining morphology was normal. Polyhydramnios and placental thickening were present, with no other macro- or microscopic alterations. The only significant maternal change detected was elevation of blood beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) levels. Evaluation of the newborn confirmed the prenatal diagnosis, with progressive and spontaneous regression of fetal ovarian volume and of maternal serum beta-hCG occurring after delivery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0960-7692
Volume :
17
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11309180
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-0705.2001.00349.x