Normalisation of Angiogenic Imbalance after Intra-Uterine Transfusion for Mirror Syndrome Caused by Parvovirus B19
Normalisation of Angiogenic Imbalance after Intra-Uterine Transfusion for Mirror Syndrome Caused by Parvovirus B19
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DOI:
10.1159/000348778
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发表时间:
2013-01-01
影响因子:
2.2
通讯作者:
Kimura, Tadashi
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作者:
Goa, Satoko;Mimura, Kazuya;Kimura, Tadashi
We report a case of mirror syndrome caused by parvovirus B19, which resolved after intra-uterine transfusion. Mirror syndrome is a rare condition characterised by a triad of foetal hydrops, generalized maternal oedema and placentomegaly. Although the mechanism underlying the onset of this syndrome is unknown, it probably shares a common pathophysiologic origin with pre-eclampsia. Our patient showed increased circulating levels of soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFlt-1) and decreased levels of placental growth factor (PIGF), which have also been reported in pre-eclampsia. The sFlt-1/PIGF ratio decreased immediately after intra-uterine transfusion, followed by resolution of both maternal and foetal symptoms. This suggests that the sFlt-1/PIGF ratio may help to predict the post-treatment course of mirror syndrome. Copyright (C) 2013 S. Karger AG, Basel