Fetal anemia as a consequence of hemorrhage into an ovarian cyst

Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Jun;17(6):527-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1469-0705.2001.00443.x.

Abstract

Fetal ovarian cysts are usually benign in nature and resolve spontaneously. Complications such as torsion and rupture have been described previously. A case of presumptive spontaneous hemorrhage into a fetal ovarian cyst is presented. Serial ultrasound and Doppler assessments revealed the development of fetal anemia, which was managed by intrauterine blood transfusion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anemia / etiology*
  • Anemia / therapy*
  • Blood Transfusion / methods
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fetal Diseases / therapy*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hemorrhage / complications
  • Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Cysts / complications
  • Ovarian Cysts / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Second
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*