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Etiology and Outcome of Hydrops Fetalis
The term hydrops fetalis (HF) describes generalized subcutaneous edema in the fetus or neonate, characterized by a generalized skin thickness of >5 mm. It is usually accompanied by ascites and often by pleural and/or pericardial effusion. Generally, there are two categories of HF: isoimmume and nonimmune.
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Genetic and clinical features of hemoglobin H disease in Chinese patients [PDF]
Background. Normally, one pair of each of the two α-globin genes, α1 and α2, resides on each copy of chromosome 16. In hemoglobin H disease, three of these four α-globin genes are affected by a deletion, a mutation, or both.
Chan, TK+7 more
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INTRODUCTION Haemoglobin Bart's hydrops fetalis syndrome was once considered a fatal condition. However, advances over the past two decades have enabled survival of affected patients.
Wilson YK Chan+5 more
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Human phenotypes caused by PIEZO1 mutations; one gene, two overlapping phenotypes? [PDF]
PIEZO1 is a large mechanosensitive ion channel protein. Diseases associated with PIEZO1 include autosomal recessive Generalised Lymphatic Dysplasia of Fotiou (GLDF) and autosomal dominant Dehydrated Hereditary Stomatocytosis with or without ...
Albuisson+30 more
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An international registry of survivors with Hb Bart's hydrops fetalis syndrome.
Hemoglobin (Hb) Bart's hydrops fetalis syndrome (BHFS) resulting from α0-thalassemia is considered a universally fatal disorder. However, over the last 3 decades, improvements in intrauterine interventions and perinatal intensive care have resulted in ...
D. Songdej, C. Babbs, D. Higgs
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Recurrent second-trimester intrauterine fetal death due to undiagnosed atrioventricular block: A case report [PDF]
Fetal cardiac abnormalities are one of the common causes of non-immune fetal hydrops. Early diagnosis and treatment may prevent the late consequences that can occur as heart failure and intrauterine fetal death. Herein we report the case of a 32-year-old
Abbas, Ahmed M.+2 more
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Analysis of Non-Immune Hyrops Fetalis: Evaluation of 15 Cases
OBJECTIVES: To evaluation the ultrasound characteristics, etiological factors and perinatal outcome in hydrops fetalis. STUDY DESIGN: A total of 15 hydrops fetalis presented in our perinatology unit, were studied prospectively.
Turhan Aran+2 more
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Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformations: Evolution and Outcome
Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the natural history and outcomes of fetal congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) of the lung in three antenatally diagnosed cases.
Wei-Shiu Chen+3 more
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