title: Maternal steroid sulfatase deficiency--cause of high-risk pregnancy?
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Llandough Hospital, Penarth, Cardiff, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Rizk
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Johansen
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D001192:Arylsulfatases; D043266:Steryl-Sulfatase; D004964:Estriol