Naslov
Sudden death from trophoblastic embolism in pregnancy

Autori
Đelmiš, Josip ; Pfeifer, Dina ; Ivanišević, Marina ; Ilić Forko, Jadranka ; Hlupić, Ljiljana

Izvornik
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology (0301-2115) 92 (2000), 2; 225-227

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
Pulmonary embolism; Trophoblast; Pregnancy complications; Sudden death

Sažetak
Abstract A case of a 24-year-old multigravida, with dry cough, dyspnea, fatigue, and weight loss with normal fetal growth rate is reviewed. Upon admission the patient suddenly became tachycardic, tachypnoic, cyanotic, followed by a non-palpable peripheral pulse, and asystole unresponsive to resuscitation. The autopsy revealed massive pulmonary trophoblastic embolism, bilateral pregnancy luteoma, and accelerated placental maturation. Trophoblastic embolism should be taken into consideration whenever cardiorespiratory emergency develops during pregnancy. ( 2000 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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