title: Fetal hydrops and anemia as signs of Down syndrome.
abstract: Before the 20th week of gestation, the most common cause of nonimmune hydrops fetalis is chromosomal abnormalities. Herein, we report a case of fetal hydrops, anemia, and intrauterine growth retardation that presented at 27 weeks of gestation with a negative chromosomal abnormality screening. Cordocentesis and karyotype analysis revealed fetal pancytopenia and Down syndrome. Down syndrome rarely presents with fetal hydrops and anemia. Therefore, when hydrops and anemia are diagnosed, especially in the second trimester of gestation, the possibility of Down syndrome should be kept in mind. In addition, if the pregnancy results in a live birth, the baby should be examined for transient abnormal myelopoiesis.
authors: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, Cebeci Hastanesi, Kadin Hastaliklari ve Dogum A.D., Dikimevi, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Yavuz Emre
authors: YE
authors: Sükür
authors: Murat
authors: M
authors: Gözüküçük
authors: Vugar
authors: V
authors: Bayramov
authors: Acar
authors: A
authors: Koç
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000740:Anemia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D015160:Hydrops Fetalis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy