Appearance of excessive lipids in amniotic fluid as a sign of fetal hyperlipidaemia.
The appearance of excessive lipids in amniotic fluid during Caesarean section raised the suspicion of a hyperlipidaemic fetus. The amniotic fluid had elevated cholesterol (53 mg/dl) and triglycerides (81 mg/dl). At the age of 2 months, the infant was hyperlipidaemic (cholesterol of 161 mg/dl and triglycerides of 84 mg/dl). The case suggests the possibility of prenatal diagnosis of hyperlipidaemia, a major risk factor for atherosclerosis.
Lurie
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaplan Hospital, Rehovot, Israel.
Hagay
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D000328:Adult; D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000737:chemistry*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008055:Lipids / Q000032:analysis*; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis
D008055:Lipids