Elevated maternal alpha-fetoprotein levels with subsequent fetal exsanguination.
Presented is a case with persistently elevated maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein and normal amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein values associated with subsequent fetal-maternal bleeding and fetal death. Fetal-maternal bleeding, with potential for rhesus sensitization and fetal death, should be considered in the presence of elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein levels.
Dierker
L J
LJ
D000328:Adult; D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000209:etiology; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000097:blood*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000097:blood; D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins / Q000032:analysis*
D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins