Nonimmune hydrops fetalis caused by intrauterine human parvovirus B19 infection: a case of spontaneous reversal in utero.
We report a case of spontaneous reversal in utero of hydrops fetalis caused by parvovirus B19 maternal-fetal infection. The route leading to fetal hydrops is not fully understood. Severe anemia with hypoxemia and viral fetal myocarditis have been incriminated. Then the main issue is fetal death or spontaneous abortion. Cases of spontaneous reversal of hydrops fetalis are unusual. Fetal regenerative anemia is a good prognostic factor and emphasizes the place of conservative management.
Faure
J M
JM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, A. de Villeneuve University Medical Center, Montpellier, France.
Giacalone
P L
PL
Deschamps
F
F
Boulot
P
P
D000328:Adult; D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000821:virology; D004279:DNA, Viral / Q000032:analysis / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D005312:Fetal Blood / Q000821:virology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015160:Hydrops Fetalis / Q000821:virology*; D008297:Male; D010322:Parvoviridae Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000821:virology; D016732:Parvovirus B19, Human / Q000235:genetics; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000821:virology; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome
D004279:DNA, Viral