Biophysical profile in fetal triploidy. A case report.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-1989
Abstract
A 31-week fetus died 24 hours after a reassuring biophysical profile assessment was obtained. Fetal growth retardation had been evident since early gestation, but genetic amniocentesis was not done until one week prior to death. There were no acute events (abruptio placentae, labor or a change in the maternal condition) believed responsible for the death one day after testing. After delivery by induction, the fetus was found to have features compatible with triploidy. The amniotic fluid obtained earlier ultimately yielded no cell growth, but triploidy was later confirmed by direct fetal tissue analysis. Sudden events, which cannot be predicted by any testing modality, are not the only causes of fetal death after a reassuring test. Chromosome analysis should be sought aggressively, particularly if the first attempt, as in this case, is unsuccessful. This is the first reported case of normal biophysical testing preceding the sudden death of a triploid fetus.
Volume
34
Issue
8
First Page
547
Last Page
549
ISSN
0024-7758
Published In/Presented At
Lodeiro, J. G., Feinstein, S. J., & Bacsik, K. A. (1989). Biophysical profile in fetal triploidy. A case report. The Journal of reproductive medicine, 34(8), 547–549.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
2810242
Department(s)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Document Type
Article