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Case Reports
. 1999 Mar-Apr;14(2):122-4.
doi: 10.1159/000020903.

Antenatal diagnosis of Bart's hydrops fetalis [correction of homozygous alpha thalassemia]. A case report

V Doridot  1 , O Sibony, D Luton, F Reyal, O Feraud, O Multon, J F Oury, P Blot
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Case Reports

Antenatal diagnosis of Bart's hydrops fetalis [correction of homozygous alpha thalassemia]. A case report

V Doridot et al. Fetal Diagn Ther. 1999 Mar-Apr.

Erratum in

  • Fetal Diagn Ther 1999 Sep-Oct;14(5):285

Abstract

Objective: Diagnosis of the Bart's hydrops fetalis [corrected].

Method: Bart's hydrops fetalis [corrected] was discovered by chance in the fetus of a female Chinese patient. Major intrauterine growth retardation, oligohydramnios, an immobile fetus, and cardiomegaly were the principal echographic signs. Cordocentesis showed fetal anemia, and electrophoresis of fetal hemoglobin revealed the presence of Bart's hemoglobin.

Result: As there is no known effective treatment, termination of pregnancy was proposed to the patient.

Conclusions: Bart's hydrops fetallis [corrected] is a lethal condition. Early echographic signs (cardiothoracic index >0.50, placental thickening) can be screened during weeks 17-18 or even during weeks 13-14 of gestation. These signs would permit a reduction of invasive examinations in couples at risk.

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