In utero adrenal hemorrhage associated with fetal distress, subsequent transient neonatal hypertension, and a nonfunctioning ipsilateral kidney.
We present an unusual case of in utero adrenal hemorrhage associated with fetal distress. This case was further complicated by transient neonatal hypertension that resolved spontaneously and a nonfunctioning ipsilateral kidney. We discuss the possible underlying pathophysiology.
Sherer
D M
DM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, New York.
Kendig
J W
JW
Sickel
J Z
JZ
Salafia
C M
CM
Donahue
M L
ML
D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000209:etiology*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal