Perinatal transmission of dengue infection in a preterm neonate: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-240
Author(s):  
Jenisha Jain ◽  
Lakshmi V ◽  
Shanmughsundaram R
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Vertical Transmission ◽  
Preterm Neonate ◽  
Dengue Infection ◽  
Perinatal Transmission ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
In Pregnancy

Dengue infection during pregnancy carries the risk of vertical transmission to the fetus and newborn. This is higher if the infection occurs late in pregnancy and the mother delivers at the height of viremia. In such a scenario, both mother and neonate are at risk of life-threatening complications. We present an interesting case of dengue infection in a preterm neonate managed at our unit.

scholarly journals Diagnostic and management challenges of intraventricular neurocysticercosis presenting in the third trimester of pregnancy: A case report

2020 ◽  
pp. 1753495X2090489
Author(s):  
Devika Ramesh ◽  
Dilip K Maurya ◽  
Madhavan S Gopalakrishnan ◽  
Bhabani Pegu ◽  
Ramesh Ananthakrishnan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Obstructive Hydrocephalus ◽  
Maternal Condition ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Increased Intracranial Pressure ◽  
The Third ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Neurological Conditions ◽  
Endemic Areas ◽  
In Pregnancy

The diagnosis of neurocysticercosis in pregnancy is challenging, even in endemic areas, as other neurological conditions with similar manifestations are common. Obstetricians and physicians may be reluctant to do neuroimaging in pregnancy and often the availability is limited in endemic areas. Management of neurocysticercosis depends on the symptomatology. In those presenting with features of increased intracranial pressure early treatment is necessary, taking into consideration the gestational age and the maternal condition at presentation. Presence of intraventricular cysts causing obstructive hydrocephalus necessitates their removal due to the risk of intracranial hypertension which could be life-threatening, particularly peripartum. We report a case of a woman with intraventricular neurocysticercosis, who presented in the third trimester, and described the management dilemmas that were encountered. The differential diagnoses and other aspects of the medical and surgical management of neurocysticercosis in pregnancy are also discussed.

scholarly journals A rare case report of psoas abscess in pregnancy in a tertiary centre

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 272
Author(s):  
Niranjan N. Chavan ◽  
Umme Ammara ◽  
Zaneta Dias ◽  
Manan Boob
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Psoas Abscess ◽  
Spinal Tuberculosis ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Tertiary Centre ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
Uncommon Condition ◽  
In Pregnancy

A psoas abscess in pregnancy is a relatively uncommon condition with nonspecific signs and symptoms. It may lead to serious complications if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Although spinal tuberculosis affects nearly half of skeletal tuberculosis patients, psoas abscess develops in only 5% of spinal tuberculosis cases. A clinical history and examination are used to make a diagnosis, which is then confirmed by microbiology and radiological findings. Here is an interesting case report on psoas abscess in pregnancy managed by pigtail catheter insertion and drainage.

scholarly journals Neonatal dengue

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 2234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessy Thomas ◽  
Priya Thomas ◽  
Chinnu Reeba George
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Perinatal Death ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Dengue Infection ◽  
Perinatal Transmission ◽  
Emergency Caesarean Section ◽  
Supportive Treatment ◽  
Female Baby

Dengue infection is possible in all three trimesters of pregnancy. Dengue during pregnancy is associated with several neonatal complications such as perinatal death, miscarriage, low birth weight and preterm delivery. This is a case report of perinatal transmission of dengue in a baby who was born by an emergency caesarean section. The female baby was diagnosed with dengue fever as her dengue NS1 and ELISA tests were positive like her mother. Early recognition of congenital dengue will significantly reduce maternal and infant mortality. Proper management and supportive treatment is required for thrombocytopenia and hemorrhagic manifestations in dengue fever. 

scholarly journals Neonatal COVID 19 Pneumonia: Report of the First Case in a Preterm Neonate in Mayotte, an Overseas Department of France

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soumeth Abasse ◽  
Leila Essabar ◽  
Tereza Costin ◽  
Voninavoko Mahistra ◽  
Mohamed Kaci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Vertical Transmission ◽  
Preterm Neonate ◽  
Thoracic Imaging ◽  
First Case

We report the first case of COVID 19 pneumonia in a preterm neonate in Mayotte, an overseas department of France. The respiratory distress with typical thoracic imaging lesions appears at 14 days of life. This case-report emphasizes the need for a cautious and close up follow-up for asymptomatic neonates born to mothers with COVID-19 infection. Vertical transmission cannot be excluded in this case.

scholarly journals Conservative Management of a Splenic Artery Aneurysm in Pregnancy: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raleene Gatmaitan ◽  
Keagan Werner-Gibbings ◽  
Morad Sallam ◽  
Rachel Bell ◽  
Panos Gkoutzios
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Conservative Management ◽  
Splenic Artery ◽  
Artery Aneurysm ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Splenic Artery Aneurysm ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
In Pregnancy ◽  
Viable Treatment

Splenic artery aneurysms (SAA) are a rare and life-threatening pathology. Ruptured SAA has a mortality rate of up to 25%, with increased rates of rupture in pregnancy, pseudoaneurysm, liver transplantation, portal hypertension, symptomatic SAA and diameter >2 cm. Management of SAA in pregnant women is poorly described in the literature, making treatment of these patients difficult. Furthermore, careful consideration of complications for both the mother and the foetus need to be taken into account. This case report demonstrates that conservative management with monthly surveillance MRI can be used as viable treatment option of an asymptomatic 17 mm splenic artery aneurysm in a pregnant woman.

scholarly journals Case Report about Fatal or Near-Fatal Hypersensitivity Reactions to Cetuximab: Anticetuximab IgE as a Valuable Screening Test

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. CMO.S13897 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benoît Dupont ◽  
Delphine Mariotte ◽  
Cristian Moldovan ◽  
Jean-Michel Grellard ◽  
Marie-Claude Vergnaud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Side Effect ◽  
Screening Test ◽  
Hypersensitivity Reactions ◽  
Life Threatening

Hypersensitivity reactions are a classic side effect of cetuximab. We report the cases of three patients who developed life-threatening hypersensitivity to cetuximab, which could have been predicted by assessing the concentration of serum anticetuximab immunoglobulin (Ig)E. The anti-cetuximab IgE concentration could be an interesting test to predict which patients are at risk of experiencing severe hypersensitivity reactions to cetuximab.

scholarly journals Novel Influenza H1N1 in Pregnancy: Report of a Diagnosed Case in Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-78
Author(s):  
Maliha Rashid ◽  
Rawshan Ara ◽  
Nasrin Akhter
Keyword(s):  
H1n1 Influenza ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Swine Flu ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
2009 H1n1 ◽  
Pandemic Flu ◽  
Antiviral Medications ◽  
Influenza H1n1 ◽  
In Pregnancy

Category C pandemic flu 2009 {H1N1 influenza), the disease that has reached pandemic proportions, holds everyone at risk today H1N1 influenza and pregnancy together, poses a greater risk for pregnant women and this deserves special attention. A swine flu pregnancy can be life threatening for both the mother and the baby. During the current pandemic of H1N1 influenza, few cases of H1N1 have been reported in pregnancy cases. We report one interesting case of H1N1 influenza, which was the only confirmed case of H1N1 Flu who survived with pregnancy in Bangladesh. Widespread vaccination, when available, prompt diagnosis, and adequate treatment with antiviral medications when infection occurs can save the life of the mother and the baby. Keywords: Novel influenza H1N1; pregnancy Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2009; Vol. 24(2) : 75-78   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjog.v24i2.8533

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