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Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Syphilis Using Two- and Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography : Case Report
Joint Authors
Rolo, Liliam Cristine
Araujo Júnior, Edward
Santana, Eduardo Felix Martins
Nardozza, Luciano Marcondes Machado
Moron, Antonio Fernandes
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The numbers of syphilis cases have been increasing considerably, especially in eastern europe, thereby contributing towards greater chances of cases of congenital syphilis.
Some of the complications of congenital syphilis can be detected on two-dimensional ultrasonography (2DUS), and these are generally manifested in the second trimester of pregnancy.
The commonest ultrasonographic signs are hepatosplenomegaly, placentomegaly, and fetal growth restriction, while lower-frequency occurrences include intrahepatic calcifications, ascites, fetal hydrops, and even fetal death.
Three-dimensional ultrasonography (3DUS) is a relatively new imaging technique that is adjuvant to 2DUS and enables detailed assessment of the fetal surface anatomy.
We present a case of a 21-year-old primigravida with a diagnosis of congenital syphilis, with obstetric 2DUS findings of hepatosplenomegaly, ascites, pericardial effusion and hyperechogenicity of the cerebral parenchyma.
3DUS in rendering mode allowed clear assessment of the fetal limbs, especially the feet, which appeared twisted and lacked some toes.
It allowed the parents to understand the pathological condition better and improved prenatal management and neonatal followup.
3DUS can be used routinely for assessing fetal malformations resulting from congenital infections.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Araujo Júnior, Edward& Santana, Eduardo Felix Martins& Rolo, Liliam Cristine& Nardozza, Luciano Marcondes Machado& Moron, Antonio Fernandes. 2012. Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Syphilis Using Two- and Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography : Case Report. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474721
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Araujo Júnior, Edward…[et al.]. Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Syphilis Using Two- and Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography : Case Report. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474721
American Medical Association (AMA)
Araujo Júnior, Edward& Santana, Eduardo Felix Martins& Rolo, Liliam Cristine& Nardozza, Luciano Marcondes Machado& Moron, Antonio Fernandes. Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Syphilis Using Two- and Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography : Case Report. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474721
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474721