Prenatal gastrointestinal bleeding caused by esophagitis and gastritis

J Pediatr. 1994 Sep;125(3):465-7. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(05)83297-4.

Abstract

We report a case of a prenatal esophagitis and gastritis revealed at 33 weeks of gestation by the presence of bloody amniotic fluid and dilated intestinal loops that was confirmed by endoscopy at birth. Complete recovery occurred after treatment with ranitidine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amniotic Fluid / chemistry
  • Blood
  • Esophagitis / complications*
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Gastritis / complications*
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / complications
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal