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Intrauterine positional deformations masquerading as multiple congenital malformations.
- Source :
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American journal of diseases of children (1960) [Am J Dis Child] 1984 Jul; Vol. 138 (7), pp. 642-4. - Publication Year :
- 1984
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Abstract
- A 1,340-g male neonate was delivered by emergency cesarean section at 28 weeks' gestation following failed therapy with isoxsuprine hydrochloride and fetal distress. Transverse-lie presentation with the posterior side of the thorax wedged into the maternal pelvis and the head flexed firmly against the anterior side of the thorax led to a severe deformation sequence initially interpreted as multiple congenital malformations. This case illustrates the difficulty in distinguishing between pure deformations and malformations with and without subsequent deformations. It also emphasizes the clinician's need for a definitive diagnosis to guide the management of suspected malformations that are potentially lethal or portend a poor neurodevelopmental outcome.
- Subjects :
- Abnormalities, Multiple diagnostic imaging
Biomechanical Phenomena
Cesarean Section
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Fetus physiology
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature, Diseases diagnostic imaging
Male
Pregnancy
Radiography
Abnormalities, Multiple diagnosis
Infant, Premature, Diseases diagnosis
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0002-922X
- Volume :
- 138
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- American journal of diseases of children (1960)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 6731382
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1984.02140450024007