Prenatal diagnosis and management of fetal anemia secondary to a large chorioangioma.
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Abstract
Chorioangiomas are benign vascular tumors of the placenta. Complications occur when their size exceeds 5 cm. We report the use of peak systolic velocity in the middle cerebral artery, fetal hemoglobin levels in maternal circulation, and maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein levels in the diagnosis and management of fetal anemia in a patient with a large placental chorioangioma. Fetal hemoglobin levels in maternal circulation and abrupt elevations of middle cerebral artery peak velocity may be useful in detecting fetal anemia.
Medical subject headings
- Anemia
- Fetal Diseases
- Hemangioma
- Placenta Diseases
- Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic
- Prenatal Diagnosis