Fetomaternal hemorrhage: diagnostic problems. Three case reports

Fetal Diagn Ther. 1995 Jan-Feb;10(1):48-51. doi: 10.1159/000264192.

Abstract

This report describes 3 successive cases in which fetomaternal hemorrhage was suspected but confirmed in only 2. The manifestations of fetomaternal hemorrhage are often nonspecific and diagnosis can be difficult. We discuss diagnostic methods, especially the value of the Kleihauer-Betke test and maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein measurement, and approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fetal Growth Retardation / diagnosis
  • Fetal Growth Retardation / etiology
  • Fetomaternal Transfusion / complications
  • Fetomaternal Transfusion / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • alpha-Fetoproteins / analysis

Substances

  • alpha-Fetoproteins