In:
Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, S. Karger AG, Vol. 22, No. 6 ( 2007), p. 457-461
Abstract:
〈 i 〉 Objective: 〈 /i 〉 Isolated fetal heart block (HB), a condition associated with fetal hydrops, carries a high mortality rate and may result in neurodevelopmental sequelae. To the best of our knowledge, no data exist regarding the long-term outcome of such hydropic fetuses. We reviewed our experience with this condition to determine the neurodevelopmental outcome of prenatally diagnosed cases with isolated HB complicated by hydrops fetalis. 〈 i 〉 Methods: 〈 /i 〉 Neurodevelopmental assessment of 5 children presented prenatally with isolated HB associated with hydrops fetalis. 〈 i 〉 Results: 〈 /i 〉 During the last 18 years, 10 cases were detected prenatally with isolated HB and hydrops fetalis. 3 of the 10 fetuses died in utero, and 2 died postnatally, due to a dilated cardiomyopathy, at the age of 9 months and 4 years, respectively. Neurodevelopmental studies done on the 5 remaining children were normal. 〈 i 〉 Conclusion: 〈 /i 〉 Long-term neurodevelopmental assessments of 5 surviving cases presented prenatally with isolated HB and hydrops fetalis are reassuring.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1015-3837
,
1421-9964
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2007
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1482292-1
