[Hydranencephaly and ingestion of estrogens during pregnancy. Fetal cerebral vascular complication?].
The authors report a case of hydranencephaly which could result from a massive intake of oestrogens in a 18 week-gravid mother. After a brief clinical summary, the role of oestrogens in the triggering of a fetal circulatory disorder is discussed.
Blanc
J F
JF
Service de Pédiatrie, Hôpital Lucien-Hussel, Vienne.
Lapillonne
A
A
Pouillaude
J M
JM
Badinand
N
N
D000757:Anencephaly / Q000139:chemically induced*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D004054:Diethylstilbestrol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D006832:Hydranencephaly / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy
D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D004054:Diethylstilbestrol
Hydranencéphalie et prise d'oestrogènes pendant la grossesse. Accident vasculaire cérébral foetal?