title: Fetomaternal hemorrhage: diagnostic problems. Three case reports.
abstract: This report describes 3 successive cases in which fetomaternal hemorrhage was suspected but confirmed in only 2. The manifestations of fetomaternal hemorrhage are often nonspecific and diagnosis can be difficult. We discuss diagnostic methods, especially the value of the Kleihauer-Betke test and maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein measurement, and approach.
authors.affiliation: Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique B, Hôpital de la Conception, Marseille, France.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: D'Ercole
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Boubli
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chagnon
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Nicoloso
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Leclaire
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cravello
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Blanc
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005331:Fetomaternal Transfusion / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins