Body stalk anomaly associated with maternal cocaine abuse

Prenat Diagn. 1994 Aug;14(8):669-72. doi: 10.1002/pd.1970140805.

Abstract

A case of body stalk anomaly diagnosed prenatally by ultrasound during the 24th week of pregnancy in a cocaine abusing mother is presented. Accurate visualization of the fetal organs was difficult due to the severe oligohydramnios caused by premature rupture of membranes, probably related to the cocaine use. The sonographic findings were an omphalocoele, fetal attachment to the placenta, kyphoscoliosis, and absence of a floating umbilical cord. The prenatal diagnosis of the syndrome and the possible relationship with cocaine abuse are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Muscles / abnormalities*
  • Abdominal Muscles / diagnostic imaging*
  • Adult
  • Cocaine*
  • Female
  • Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture
  • Hernia, Umbilical / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Kyphosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*

Substances

  • Cocaine