[Impact of fetal urinary ascites on serum beta2 microglobuline in obstructive uropathies: a case report]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2010 Sep;39(5):418-21. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2010.04.005. Epub 2010 Jun 4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a posterior urethral valves case diagnosed at 33 week's gestation on a fetus presenting with anamnios and urinary ascites. In this fetus, the serum beta2 microglobuline rate was high, suggesting a very poor renal prognosis. At 1-year-old, the creatinine rate is nearly normal. In case of urinary ascites, the serum beta2 microglobuline rate could be improved in relation with the transperitoneal reabsorption of this protein.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ascites / blood
  • Ascites / embryology*
  • Ascites / surgery
  • Female
  • Fetal Blood / chemistry
  • Fetal Diseases / blood*
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal
  • Urethral Obstruction / blood
  • Urethral Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Urethral Obstruction / embryology*
  • beta 2-Microglobulin / blood*

Substances

  • beta 2-Microglobulin