title: Prenatal diagnosis of alpha thalassaemia major following cordocentesis--a case report.
abstract: The relevant investigations and management of a case of alpha-thalassaemia major suspected antenatally is discussed. The value of ultrasonically guided cordocentesis in the definite diagnosis of this condition is emphasised in the management of this pregnancy. We believe that this is the first time such a procedure has been done in this country.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Raman
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kuppuvelumani
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Menaka
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D005312:Fetal Blood; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000379:methods*; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014470:Umbilical Cord / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging