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A Fetus with Prader-Willi Syndrome Showing Normal Diurnal Rhythm and Abnormal Ultradian Rhythm on Heart Rate Monitoring
- Source :
- Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy; October 2000, Vol. 15 Issue: 5 p304-307, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- AbstractClinical features of Prader-Willi syndrome in neonates are marked hypotonia with the absence of crying and feeding difficulty so that prenatal diagnosis of Prader-Willi syndrome is strongly hoped in order to provide appropriate medical and psychological care for neonates and their families. However, the clinical picture of Prader-Willi syndrome in utero has not been well described. We report a pregnancy associated with Prader-Willi syndrome manifesting polyhydramnios, large biparietal diameter of the fetus and characteristic fetal heart rate pattern: prolonged inactive periods and diurnal variation of the incidence of heart rate accelerations. These findings may offer a clue to the prenatal diagnosis of Prader-Willi syndrome, although molecular cytogenetics is mandatory for the definite diagnosis.Copyright © 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10153837 and 14219964
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs30987298
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000021026