Complete resolution of CMV-associated acute hydramnios by single large volume reduction amniocentesis and maternal indomethacin. A case report.
Acute hydramnios is a rare complication of pregnancy, usually of idiopathic etiology and associated with a very poor perinatal prognosis. In this single case report, acute hydramnios at 21 weeks' gestation, associated with fetal CMV infection, was treated by a single large volume reduction amniocentesis combined with maternal indomethacin therapy and result in delivery of a near term survivor.
Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
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Bondagji
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Manning
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Martel
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Harman
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Morrison
D000328:Adult; D000649:Amniocentesis; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000628:therapy / Q000821:virology*; D006801:Humans; D007213:Indomethacin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006831:Polyhydramnios / Q000628:therapy* / Q000821:virology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome
D007213:Indomethacin