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Am J Perinatol 2006; 23(1): 049-052
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-918893
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-918893
Fetomaternal Hemorrhage Caused by Intraplacental Choriocarcinoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature in Japan
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Publication Date:
15 November 2005 (online)
ABSTRACT
Fetomaternal hemorrhage induced by intraplacental choriocarcinoma is considered to be extremely rare. We herein describe a neonate with severe anemia caused by intraplacental choriocarcinoma that was histopathologically identified after birth. Furthermore, we reviewed three other such cases in Japan. As a result, the incidence of intraplacental choriocarcinoma may be higher than previously estimated. Therefore, we suggest that the placenta should be examined in any suspected cases of fetomaternal hemorrhage.
KEYWORDS
Anemia - fetal distress - α-fetoprotein
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Yuji KoikeM.D.
Department of Pediatrics, Self-Defense Forces Central Hospital
1-2-24 Ikejiri, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-8532, Japan