Neonatal end-stage renal failure associated with maternal ingestion of cyclo-oxygenase-type-1 selective inhibitor nimesulide as tocolytic.

Peruzzi, L; Gianoglio, B; Porcellini, M G; Coppo, R · Lancet · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Cyclo-oxygenase-type-2 (COX-2) enzyme is fundamental for nephrogenesis, upregulated on fetal membranes and myometrium at parturition. Fetal COX-2 inhibition, due to maternal nimesulide assumption, can be responsible for neonatal chronic renal failure.

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