Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy at 41-Week Gestation Age: A Case Report. [PDF]
Ultrasound demonstrates an empty uterus with the fetal head outside the cavity (A). CT confirms an extra‐uterine fetus originating from the left adnexa (B). ABSTRACT Ovarian ectopic pregnancy is an exceptionally rare entity, typically diagnosed in the first trimester following rupture. Progression to term is extraordinarily uncommon and associated with
Mwidibo Y +7 more
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A method for isolating and culturing placental cells from failed early equine pregnancies [PDF]
Early pregnancy loss occurs in 6–10% of equine pregnancies making it the main cause of reproductive wastage. Despite this, reasons for the losses are known in only 16% of cases.
A.J. McGladdery +31 more
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Diagnosed After Birth—But Detectable Before? A Cohort Study of Prenatal Testing Potential
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the yield of prenatal genetic testing in infants with a confirmed genetic diagnosis. Methods We retrospectively reviewed records of infants with a genetic diagnosis who were evaluated using a standardized genetic consult and testing approach. The predicted yield of various prenatal genetic sceening and diagnostic tools in
Allison Schartman +6 more
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Comparing placentas from normal and abnormal pregnancies [PDF]
This report describes work carried out at a Mathematics-in-Medicine Study Group. It is believed that placenta shape villous network characteristics are strongly linked to the placenta’s efficiency, and hence to pregnancy outcome.
Cotter, SL +12 more
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Experimental Zika Virus Infection in the Pregnant Common Marmoset Induces Spontaneous Fetal Loss and Neurodevelopmental Abnormalities. [PDF]
During its most recent outbreak across the Americas, Zika virus (ZIKV) was surprisingly shown to cause fetal loss and congenital malformations in acutely and chronically infected pregnant women.
Aagaard, Kjersti M +17 more
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Sex Ratios at Birth Following Non‐Invasive Prenatal Testing in Victoria, Australia
ABSTRACT Objective Non‐invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) can determine fetal chromosomal sex early in pregnancy, raising the possibility of sex selection. However, current evidence regarding this practice is limited. Our objective was to assess the sex ratio at birth (SRB) among a cohort of infants born following NIPT from a single laboratory provider ...
Hilary Bowman‐Smart +6 more
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Investigation on Spontaneous Abortion and Human Papillomavirus Infection
Viral infections are considered to be risk factors for spontaneous abortion (SA). Conflicting results have been reported on the association between Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and SA.
Mauro Tognon +9 more
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Placental pathology: its impact on explaining prenatal and perinatal death [PDF]
This review considers six main situations in which pathologists are expected to report and interpret placental messages for obstetricians, neonatologists and, indirectly, parents: (1) abortion is the body's corrective response to the embryonic defect ...
Hebisch, Gundula, Stallmach, Thomas
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Spontaneous bilateral tubal pregnancy in a nulliparous woman. Laparoscopic diagnosis and treatment [PDF]
A 34 year-old nulliparous woman was referred to our Department, complaining of vaginal bleeding and intermittent lower abdominal cramping. serum level of β-hCG was 4954 IU/L.
ADILE, Giorgio +5 more
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Chorionic Villi Sampling: A Nursing Perspective
A relatively new procedure, chorionic villi sampling is now available as an alternative method for prenatal diagnoses of genetic disorders during pregnancy. Indications, procedures, risks, advantages, and nursing implications of this procedure are defined and described.
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