Maternal steroid sulfatase deficiency--cause of high-risk pregnancy?
A pregnancy is described in a woman with X-linked steroid sulfatase deficiency and an unaffected but growth-retarded male fetus. Her previous affected pregnancy that resulted in intrauterine fetal death was reported. Urinary estriol estimation in pregnancy is discussed.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Llandough Hospital, Penarth, Cardiff, United Kingdom.
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D001192:Arylsulfatases / Q000172:deficiency*; D004964:Estriol / Q000652:urine*; D005260:Female; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation; D006801:Humans; D010920:Placenta / Q000201:enzymology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000201:enzymology / Q000652:urine; D043266:Steryl-Sulfatase
D001192:Arylsulfatases; D043266:Steryl-Sulfatase; D004964:Estriol