Rare Complication Of Pregnancy Research Articles

Couvelaire Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review

Introduction. Couvelaire syndrome is a rare complication of pregnancy involving the placenta and the uterine wall. It is caused by placental abruption, preeclampsia, or other disorders that compromise the blood supply to the placenta. Diagnosis is typically made through history, clinical evaluation, and ultrasound. This study aims to report a grave case of Couvelaire syndrome complemented by presenting a review of the relevant literature, to aid the meaning of a clinical path, as well as early and adequate diagnosis and treatment of Couvelaire syndrome, to prevent feto-maternal consequences. The treatment of Couvelaire syndrome depends on the severity of the condition and the well-being of both the mother and the fetus. If the condition is severe and poses a risk to the mother or fetus, immediate delivery may be recommended, mainly with urgent Cesarean section in general endotracheal anesthesia. If there is significant blood loss leading to a decrease in hemoglobin levels, blood transfusions may be necessary to restore normal blood volume and oxygen-carrying capacity. Part of the general treatment plan should also be the management of the underlying cause of placental abruption, for example, in cases of preeclampsia, medications are prescribed to control blood pressure and prevent seizures.

Acardiac twinning: A rare case of noninterventional positive resolution

Abstract Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence refers to a rare pregnancy complication caused by an abnormality in the umbilical artery in monochorionic twins. Here, we present a case report of a 28-year-old female who was referred to our hospital upon detection of TRAP on midtrimester ultrasonography. After careful examination of the condition of the patient, she was successfully treated. Early diagnosis of TRAP can provide the mother with treatment and care that might aid in minimizing damage to the healthy twin. Management options depend on the clinical and radiological parameters of each case.

Abstract WMP80: 20 Year Incidence and Outcomes for Intracerebral Hemorrhage During Pregnancy: A Nationwide Study

Introduction: Pregnant patients are at risk of neurological complications including intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). We aim to further characterize this risk and its in hospital consequences using a large population based sample over a 20 year study period. Methods: Using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (2000-2019), we selected for patients who had ICH. We compared characteristics between pregnant and non-pregnant patients using t-tests and chi-squared tests. A 1:1 propensity score matched cohort was generated. Variables with standardized mean differences >0.1 were used in multivariable regression to generate adjusted odds ratios (AOR)/beta coefficients to determine the impact of pregnancy on outcomes. Results: In our study involving 2,000,675 ICH patients, 5,107 were pregnant (0.26%). We observed an increasing trend of ICH among pregnant individuals. Pregnant patients were notably younger (30.63 vs 63.38, p<0.001) and had fewer comorbidities such as cancer and chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, hyperlipidemia. Interestingly, a greater percentage of pregnant ICH patients African American (25.0% vs 16.2%, p<0.001). Pregnant patients experienced lower in-hospital mortality (12.4% vs 24.7%, p<0.001) and were more frequently discharged home or to short-term hospital (53.8% vs 23.2%, p<0.001). After propensity matching, pregnant patients shower lower odds of in-hospital mortality (AOR 0.68, p=0.008), but other outcomes including discharge outcomes and hospital charges remained similar. Conclusion: ICH is a rare complication in pregnancy, occurring in 0.26% of cases, and presenting roughly a 14% risk of in-hospital mortality. However, patients they appear to have lower rates of mortality than the overall ICH population. There may be a racial disparity in pregnancy related ICH as well, with African American experiencing this complication at a higher rate than other races.

Maternal Mortality in Women With Previable Premature Rupture of Membranes: An Analysis From the French Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths

(Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2022;101:1395–1402) Previable premature rupture of membranes (PvPROM) is a rare complication of pregnancy (<1% frequency) but can lead to severe maternal adverse outcomes including sepsis and death. Conservative management without fetal extraction is common, but the documented risk of maternal sepsis remains elevated and variable even with prophylactic antibiotic treatment. The data on maternal mortality is lacking, and underreporting is a concern. The aim of this study was to characterize the lethality of PvPROM to inform decision-making as to whether to prolong a ruptured pregnancy or recommend termination.

Placenta Previa, Percreta – A Case Report of Successful Management

Background: Placenta percreta is a rare complication of pregnancy and is associated with significant postpartum hemorrhage. Incidence of morbidadherant placenta has dramatically increased due to increasing caesarean section rate all over the world. Placenta percreta is the most severe form of morbid adherent placenta. It frequently results in maternal morbidity and mortality which is mainly caused by massive obstetric hemorrhage emergency hysterectomy. Majority of these cases are seen in patient with history of previous LSCS with anterior low lying placenta. Here we present a case of placenta in lower segment with percreta in a women with H/O previous 2 C/S with large fibroid in fundus. J Com Med Col Teachers Asso Jan 2023; 27(1): 34-37

Current view on mirror syndrome (Ballantyne’s syndrome)

Mirror syndrome (Ballantyne syndrome) is a rare complication of pregnancy that develops on the background of fetal edema of immune or non-immune origin, in which a pregnant woman develops a clinical symptomocomplex similar to severe preeclampsia. The purpose of this review is to present a modern view on the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and management of pregnancy, complicated by mirror syndrome. Perinatal losses in Ballantyne syndrome reach 56–67 %. The triggering factor in the development of mirror syndrome are conditions in which generalized edema of the fetus and placenta develops, which leads to the development of dropsy of the mother. Correction of the cause of fetal edema leads to regression of clinical symptoms in a pregnant woman. Specialists in the field of fetal surgery should be aware of the possibility of developing this condition during intrauterine correction of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.

SAT494 Impending Thyroid Storm during Pregnancy in a Patient with Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

Abstract Disclosure: R. Kulkarni: None. Z. Sibai: None. Background: Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a rare complication of pregnancy that arises due to abnormal proliferation of trophoblasts of the placenta. The incidence of GTD in the United States of America is about 110 to 120 per 100,000 pregnancies. Abnormal trophoblastic proliferation leads to higher than expected B-HCG levels compared to normal pregnancy. Since the beta subunit of β-hCG has similar structure to TSH, β-hCG stimulates TSH receptor and causes hyperthyroidism during pregnancy which can be asymptomatic, mild or it can lead to severe cases of thyroid storm. Clinical Case: A 19-year-old African American woman with no PMH, 8 weeks primigravida presented with complaints of nausea, abdominal pain and difficulty walking. Associated symptoms included blurry vision, excessive sweating, tremors and palpitations. Physical examination finding included sinus tachycardia and low BMIof 18.6kg/m2, bilateral hand tremors, weakness of bilateral lower extremities. Initial labs showed quantitative β-hCG level of 283,163(H) m(iU)/mL, TSH <0.010 (L) m(iU)/L , FT4 2.54 (H) ng/dL, negativeTSI and TPO Abs. Burch-Wartofsky Point Scale score was 35 suggestive of impending thyroid storm. Pelvic ultrasound showed intrauterine pregnancy with estimated gestation age of 7 weeks 3 days with findings suggestive of fetal demise. Patient underwent Dilatation and Curettage for suspected molarpregnancy. Final histopathological report of aborted specimen verified the diagnosis of partial molar pregnancy. Based on clinical history, physical finding and lab results, patient was diagnosed with gestational trophoblastic disease induced impending thyroid storm. Endocrinology initiated management with Propranolol 40 mg TID and Methimazole 10 mg daily withimprovement in her clinical symptoms in two days. One week follow up as an outpatient showed resolution of symptoms, normalization of free T4 and down trending β-hCG titers to 166 m(iU)/mL. Propranolol and methimazole were stopped. Conclusion:Gestational trophoblastic disease although a rare clinical entity, it is potentially a life-threatening condition. β-hCG is a glycoprotein, and its beta subunit is structurally similar to TSH, allowing it to bind to the TSH receptor and causing hyperstimulation of the thyroid follicular cells leading to various degrees of hyperthyroidism. GTD associated with significant high level of β-HCG, in rare cases can cause severe consequences like thyroid storm. Therefore, GTD should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patient’s presenting with sever thyrotoxicosis during pregnancy. The mainstay of management is evacuation of the molar pregnancy. In severe cases of hyperthyroidism, Beta blocker and thioamides can be considered for symptoms relief and to speed the recovery. Follow-up with serial quantitative β-hCG measurements is crucial to evaluate for persistent molar tissue. Presentation Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023

Lone atrial fibrillation: A case report on a rare complication of pregnancy

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common arrhythmias and is a rare phenomenon seen in pregnant patients unless there is an underlying cardiopulmonary abnormality. Lone AF in pregnancy is a diagnosis of exclusion. A thorough workup including history, physical examination, imaging, and laboratory workup should be done diligently to exclude cardiopulmonary diseases (like hypertensive heart disease, congenital heart disease, valvular heart disease, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary embolism, rheumatic heart disease) and non-cardiac diseases (such as hyperthyroidism or electrolyte abnormalities or medications). There are very few case reports and studies published so far on this topic. This case report is on a pregnant patient without any significant past medical history who developed new-onset lone AF without any known cause and was managed with Diltiazem, which resulted in chemical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate to normal sinus rhythm.

Expectant management for umbilical artery thrombosis in monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies: a case report

BackgroundThrombosis of one of the umbilical arteries is a rare complication of pregnancy and is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including stillbirth and intrauterine growth restriction. Although extremely rare, umbilical artery thrombosis (UAT) in monochorionic diamniotic twins is difficult to diagnose prenatally and manage. UAT has a poor prognosis and is associated with an increased perinatal mortality rate. In most previous cases, emergency cesarean section was performed or intrauterine fetal death occurred at the time of UAT diagnosis. Case presentation: Herein, we report an extremely rare case of sequential UAT in monochorionic diamniotic twins diagnosed via ultrasound at 29+ 5 weeks of gestation in a 34-year-old woman. Following expectant management with intensive monitoring for 16 days, two healthy infants were delivered through an emergency cesarean section. UAT in both fetuses was confirmed by pathological examination. The mother and twins described in this case underwent long-term follow-up and are currently in good health without any complications.ConclusionsBased on our experience, we suggest that expectant management should be undertaken as long as the mother and infants are stable on ultrasonographic scans and are closely monitored. When UAT is suspected, we believe that the best delivery time should be determined by considering complaints of unusual fetal movements, non-stress test evidence, gestational age, amniotic fluid volume, and blood flow in the umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery, and ductus venosus. Obstetricians should ensure that the patients and their families are clearly informed about all potential risks of expectant management for UAT.

#4762 PREGNANCY-RELATED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY: 10-YEAR SERIES OF A NEPHRO-OBSTETRIC CLINIC

Abstract Background and Aims Pregnancy-related acute kidney injury (P-AKI) is a rare complication of pregnancy associated with significant maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Its incidence has progressively decreased worldwide with the improvement of obstetric care, but recently some developed countries have noticed an increase in its incidence. Adjusted definition of AKI in pregnancy is lacking, making its incidence difficult to ascertain. Herein, the authors retrospectively evaluated the causes and outcomes of P-AKI patients surveilled by the nephro-obstetric clinical team. Method Retrospective analysis of maternal, obstetric and perinatal outcomes of P-AKI patients, that were followed by the Nephro-obstetric clinical team between 2011 and 2022. Results We evaluated 29 patients, with mean age of 32 ± 6 years [17 – 42], 19 Caucasian and 9 Black, 17 nulliparous, 16 hypertensive, 7 diabetic, 1 with HIV, and 1 with systemic lupus erythematosus. Only 12 patients had CKD and 3 were renal transplant patients. In 2/29 patients P-AKI occurred before 20 weeks [15-17] due to obstructive uropathy and pregnancy hyperfiltration in a CKD G3 patient. After 20 weeks of gestation, P-AKI occurred in 27/29 patients (mean 32 weeks; range 21-41weeks), with mean SCr of 3,1 mg/dl [1,8-4,5] in previously CKD patients and mean SCr of 2.4mg/dl (1,2-58mg/dl) in the patients with normal renal function. Regarding the severity of P-AKI, 16/7/6 patients developed AKI stage 1/2/3 (KDIGO), respectively. Causes of P-AKI after 20 weeks in patients with normal renal function were preeclampsia (PE; 8/14), HELLP syndrome (1/14), hemolytic uremic syndrome (1/14), sepsis (3/14), renal obstruction (1/14), severe hypercalcemia (1/14), cortical necrosis due to hemorrhagic shock (2/14), hypovolemia and nephrotoxic agents (1/14). All patients had full renal recovery. In renal transplant patient P-AKI was related to PE (2/3), sepsis (1/3) and probable calcineurin inhibitor toxicity (1/3). Regarding CKD patients, P-AKI was caused by PE (6/10), hyperfiltration of pregnancy (3/10) and allergic interstitial nephritis (1/10). The need for renal replacement therapy occurred in 7/29, and only 2/7 became dialysis dependent (both with previous CKD diagnosis). De novo or worsening proteinuria occurred in 15/29 (3975 g/day; 431-14000 g/day) and 10/29 patients (mean 6227 mg/day; 681-14937 mg/day), respectively. Regarding fetal outcomes, there were 2 stillbirths, mean gestation duration was 33 weeks (25-41weeks), mean birth weight 1947 g (550-3950 g) and mean Apgar 1/5/10 was 8/9/10, respectively. Cesarean was performed in 19/27 patients and 7 newborns were admitted to the neonate care unit due to prematurity. Conclusion In a tertiary referral center, P-AKI was associated to a wide range of causes, frequently required a multidisciplinary approach and was associated to significant worse maternal, obstetric and perinatal outcomes.

Incidence, characteristics, and maternal outcomes of pregnancy with uterine prolapse

Gravid uterine prolapse refers to abnormal descent of the uterus during pregnancy. It is a rare pregnancy complication and its clinical characteristics and obstetrical outcomes are not well understood. This study aimed to assess the national-level incidence, characteristics, and maternal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by gravid uterine prolapse. This retrospective cohort study queried the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project's National Inpatient Sample. The study population was 14,647,670 deliveries from January 2016 to December 2019. The exposure assignment was the diagnosis of uterine prolapse. The coprimary outcome measures were incidence rate, clinical and pregnancy characteristics, and delivery outcomes of patients with gravid uterine prolapse. The inverse probability of treatment weighting cohort was created to mitigate the difference in prepregnancy confounding factors, followed by adjusting for pregnancy and delivery factors. The incidence of gravid uterine prolapse was 1 in 4209 deliveries (23.8 per 100,000). In a multivariable analysis, older age (≥40 years; adjusted odds ratio, 3.21; 95% confidence interval, 2.70-3.81); age from 35 to 39 years (adjusted odds ratio, 2.66; 95% confidence interval, 2.37-2.99); Black (adjusted odds ratio, 1.48; 95% confidence interval, 1.34-1.63), Asian (adjusted odds ratio, 1.45; 95% confidence interval, 1.28-1.64), and Native American (adjusted odds ratio, 2.17; 95% confidence interval, 1.63-2.88) race/ethnicity; tobacco use (adjusted odds ratio, 1.19; 95% confidence interval, 1.03-1.37); grand multiparity (adjusted odds ratio, 1.78; 95% confidence interval, 1.24-2.55); and history of pregnancy losses (adjusted odds ratio, 2.20; 95% confidence interval, 1.48-3.26) were the patient characteristics associated with increased risk of gravid uterine prolapse. Current pregnancy characteristics associated with gravid uterine prolapse included cervical insufficiency (adjusted odds ratio, 3.25; 95% confidence interval, 1.94-5.45), preterm labor (adjusted odds ratio, 1.53; 95% confidence interval, 1.18-1.97), preterm premature rupture of membranes (adjusted odds ratio, 1.40; 95% confidence interval, 1.01-1.94), and chorioamnionitis (adjusted odds ratio, 1.64; 95% confidence interval, 1.18-2.28). Delivery characteristics associated with gravid uterine prolapse included early-preterm delivery at <34 weeks' gestation (69.1 vs 32.0 per 1000; adjusted odds ratio, 1.86; 95% confidence interval, 1.34-2.59) and precipitate labor (35.2 vs 20.1; adjusted odds ratio, 1.73; 95% confidence interval, 1.22-2.44). Moreover, risks of postpartum hemorrhage (112.1 vs 44.4 per 1000; adjusted odds ratio, 2.70; 95% confidence interval, 2.20-3.32), uterine atony (32.0 vs 15.7; adjusted odds ratio, 2.10; 95% confidence interval, 1.46-3.03), uterine inversion (9.6 vs 0.3; adjusted odds ratio, 31.97; 95% confidence interval, 16.60-61.58), shock (3.2 vs 0.7; adjusted odds ratio, 4.18; 95% confidence interval, 1.41-12.40), blood product transfusion (22.4 vs 11.1; adjusted odds ratio, 2.06; 95% confidence interval, 1.34-3.18), and hysterectomy (7.5 vs 2.3; adjusted odds ratio, 3.02; 95% confidence interval, 1.40-6.51) were increased in the gravid uterine prolapse group compared with the nonprolapse group. Conversely, patients with gravid uterine prolapse were less likely to deliver via cesarean delivery compared with those without gravid uterine prolapse (200.6 vs 322.8 per 1000; adjusted odds ratio, 0.51; 95% confidence interval, 0.44-0.61). This nationwide analysis suggests that pregnancy with gravid uterine prolapse is uncommon but associated with several high-risk pregnancy characteristics and adverse delivery outcomes.

Bilateral Serous Retinal Detachment as a Complication of HELLP Syndrome.

HELLP syndrome is a pregnancy complication, putting at risk the life of mother and child, characterized by high blood pressure, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets. Serous retinal detachment is a rare complication of pregnancy and may be associated with HELLP syndrome. One of the most common symptoms is a decrease in visual acuity. A rare case of bilateral exudative retinal detachment associated with HELLP syndrome is described in a 38-year-old woman a few hours after delivery. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) showed an amount of subretinal fluid and macular edema. Use of systemic corticosteroids and careful management of blood pressure led to early resolution of subretinal fluid and a good recovery of vision. Her final best corrected visual acuity was 1 (decimal notation) in both eyes at 2 weeks after delivery. These types of cases are rarely reported and highlight the importance of increasing awareness of this pathology among ophthalmologists.

Caesarean Section Scar Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case Report

Background Cesarean section scar ectopic pregnancy is recognized rare pregnancy complication which occurring in the myometrium of a previous scar of cesarean delivery with estimated rate one in 2000 pregnancies. Various management modalities for CSEP depend on the case presentation ranges from expectant or conservative management, medically with methotrexate, or surgical excision by hysteroscopy or laparoscopy or laparotomy, vacuum aspiration can be used to remove the ectopic scar. Methods And Patient A case report of caesarean section scar ectopic pregnancy presented at obstetrics and gynecology department in Tripoli university hospital on 5th September 2022, which experience profuse vaginal bleeding, drowsy, pallor her hemoglobin concentration was 7.6 g/dl and Beta HCG at admission was 5664 mIU/ml with history of insufficient antenatal care compliance on current pregnancy that confused the diagnosis of CSSEP for incomplete abortion. The patient undergone individual management and follow up till became significantly heath condition improved either clinically or laboratory Comments The cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy is considered as a rare type of ectopic pregnancy with difficult diagnosis and individual management according to health situation at presentation. Therefore, early recognition and proper assessment of CSEP is critical to achieve adequate management and to reduce related maternal morbidity and mortality

Pregnancy-associated aortopathy and sudden postpartum death

A 39-year-old woman who had undergone an uncomplicated elective cesarean section for a low-lying placenta collapsed and died the following day. At autopsy, there was dissection of an aneurysmally-dilated thoracic aorta with 400 mls of fluid and clotted blood in the pericardial sac. There were no features of Marfan syndrome or other connective tissue disorders. Histology revealed thinning of the aortic wall with fragmentation of elastic fibers and no inflammation. Vessels elsewhere were normal. This case demonstrates a rare complication of pregnancy that may not present until after delivery with unexpected collapse and sudden death. Predisposing factors include an increased cardiac output, reduction in systemic vascular resistance, an increase in left ventricular muscle mass, and alterations in serum progesterone and estrogen levels which may cause structural changes to the aortic wall. The possibility of syndromic and familial connective tissue disorders should also be considered.

A STUDY OF PERIPARTUM CARDIOMYOPATHY AMONG CASES OF PREECLAMPSIA AND ECLAMPSIA.

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare complication in pregnancy but is more commonly found in the patients of preeclampsia and eclampsia. The purpose of study is to evaluate incidence of peripartum cardiomyopathy among cases of preeclampsia and eclampsia. This is a prospective observational study. A total of 190 cases of preeclampsia and eclampsia were studied for features of PPCM and subjected to echocardiography. Out of 190 subjects, 3.7% had ndings suggestive of PPCM. Incidence of PPCM was 0.009 per year among cases of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia and the incidence of PPCM among 6028 deliveries was 0.001 per year.

A 50-year-old refugee woman with a lithopedion and a lifetime of trauma: a case report

BackgroundLithopedion is a term that refers to a fetus that has calcified or changed to bone. The calcification may involve the fetus, membranes, placenta, or any combination of these structures. It is an extremely rare complication of pregnancy and can remain asymptomatic or present with gastrointestinal and/or genitourinary symptoms.Case presentationA 50-year-old Congolese refugee with a nine-year history of retained fetus after a fetal demise was resettled to the United States (U.S.). She had chronic symptoms of abdominal pain and discomfort, dyspepsia, and gurgling sensation after eating. She experienced stigmatization from healthcare professionals in Tanzania at the time of the fetal demise and subsequently avoided healthcare interaction whenever possible. Upon arrival to the U.S., evaluation of her abdominal mass included abdominopelvic imaging which confirmed the diagnosis of lithopedion. She was referred to gynecologic oncology for surgical consultation given intermittent bowel obstruction from underlying abdominal mass. However, she declined intervention due to fear of surgery and elected for symptom monitoring. Unfortunately, she passed away due to severe malnutrition in the context of recurrent bowel obstruction due to the lithopedion and continued fear of seeking medical care.ConclusionThis case demonstrated a rare medical phenomenon and the impact of medical distrust, poor health awareness, and limited access to healthcare among populations most likely to be affected by a lithopedion. This case highlighted the need for a community care model to bridge the gap between the healthcare team and newly resettled refugees.

Use of an aortic balloon to achieve uterine conservation in a case of placenta accreta spectrum: A case report

Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a rare complication of pregnancy associated with a high risk of massive haemorrhage and caesarean hysterectomy. This is a case report of abdominal aortic balloon occlusion, using intravascular ultrasound, to achieve uterine conservation in a case of severe PAS. The patient was a 34-year-old woman, G2P1, with one prior caesarean section. Antenatal imaging, consisting of transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging, showed features of PAS. The risk of caesarean hysterectomy with PAS was explained, but the patient declared a desire to retain fertility. Following multi-disciplinary discussion, it was considered appropriate to attempt uterine conservation using en-bloc myometrial and placental resection. An elective caesarean delivery was performed at 36weeks of gestation. An aortic balloon was inserted prior to surgery using intravascular ultrasound, which allowed for radiation-free, point-of-surgery, accurate balloon sizing, by measuring the aortic diameter, and correct placement of the balloon in the abdominal aorta below the renal vessels. Intraoperative findings confirmed PAS, and a myometrial resection was performed. There were no intraoperative complications. Estimated blood loss was 1000mL and the patient had an uncomplicated postoperative course. This case demonstrates how the use of an intravascular intraoperative aortic balloon can facilitate uterine conservation in a case of severe PAS.

Maternal and Renal Outcome Of Pregnancy Related Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis in a Tertiary Care Centre

Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a rare complication of pregnancy, but may be associated with significant morbidity and mortality in young and often otherwise healthy women. In a developing countries like Bangladesh due to low resource settings intermittent hemodialysis is the usual mode of renal replacement therapy. It opens up a field of investigation to assess the maternal and renal outcome of pregnancy associated acute kidney injury after getting dialysis. Materials and method: This analytic, descriptive, prospective study was performed over 46 patients with pregnancy associated AKI requiring dialysis during July 2015 to June 2016. Etiology and spectrum of pregnancy related acute kidney injury (PR - AKI) requiring dialysis were assessed and maternal and renal outcome were analyzed. Result : Puerperal sepsis(25, 54.3%) was the most prevalent cause, followed by preeclampsia/ eclampsia, (7,15.2%), septic abortion ( 5 ,10.9%), PPH/APH (5 ,10.9%), sepsis with PPH (2 ,4.3%), HELLP syndrome (1 ,2.2%) and sepsis with HELLP (1 ,2.2%)36 (73.3%) patients remained alive and 10 (22.8%) patients expired. HELLP syndrome and maternal mortality was more commonly observed in dialysis requiring group. Delivery at term was more commonly observed in dialysis requiring group and preterm delidery was more common in dialysis not requiring group. 26(56.5%) patients had delivery at term , 15(32.6%) had preterm delivery and abortion was found in 5(10.9%). Renal out come was better in dialysis not requiring group when compared with dialysis requiring group.Complete recovery was found in 19(52.8%) patient at 3 months follow up, 10(27.8%) had partial recovery seven patients remained dialysis dependent. According to the RIFLE criteria,19 patients were in the Injury category and 27 patients were in the Failure category.Relative risk of mortality in Injury is 0.94 and in Failure is 1.05. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that RIFLE classification did not discriminate the prognosis ( p value 0.788) in pregnancy associated AKI requiring dialysis. Conclusion : PR- AKI requiring dialysis is associated with high maternal mortality and poor renal outcome. J Dhaka Med Coll. 2021; 30(2) : 202-207

Преждевременная отслойка плаценты у беременных с преэклампсией. Многоцентровое когортное обсервационное ретроспективное исследование

Placental abruption is a rare complication of pregnancy with a high risk of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Preeclampsia (PE) is often mentioned among the possible causes of placental abruption. However, the combined effect of PE and placental abruption on maternal and neonatal outcomes has been little studied. Objective. To conduct a comparative analysis of somatic and obstetric histories, pregnancy course, maternal and neonatal outcomes in placental abruption in pregnant women with and without PE. Patients and methods. A total of 1594 cases of placental abruption collected from 22 medical centers in 16 regions of the Russian Federation were included in the study. The number of patients with PE was 509 (31.9% out of the total sample). The study group comprised 509 pregnant women with placental abruption and PE, the control group – 1085 pregnant women with placental abruption without PE. Results. Overweight and obesity (OR = 2.03; 95% CI: 1.64–2.52), chronic arterial hypertension (OR = 6.90; 95% CI: 4.78–9.95), chronic kidney disease (OR = 1.55; 95% CI: 1.07–2.25) and chronic anemia (OR = 1.33; 95% CI: 1.07–1.66) were statistically significantly more common in the group of patients with PE. An association between obstetric and gynecological history and risk of PE was established only for parity of 2 or less (OR = 1.37; 95% CI: 1.11–1.70) and PE in a previous pregnancy (OR = 4.83; 95% CI: 2.59–9.01). During the current pregnancy, patients in the study group were almost 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with intrahepatic cholestasis (OR = 3.88; 95% CI: 1.89–7.95) and about 2 times more likely to have fetal growth restriction (OR = 1.85; 95% CI: 1.48–2.31), low birth weight (OR = 1.72; 95% CI: 1.19–2.48), and anemia of pregnancy (OR = 1.77; 95% CI: 1.43–2.19) compared to patients without PE. The study group was about twice as likely to have severe maternal morbidity (OR = 2.12; 95% CI: 1.41–3.17) and require hysterectomy (OR = 1.82; 95% CI: 1.01–3.29) despite the same mean blood loss (800 mL) in both groups. Patients with PE were almost 3 times more likely to be diagnosed with intrauterine fetal demise (OR = 2.80; 95% CI: 1.92–4.08) and about twice as likely to have hypotrophy (OR = 1.81; 95% CI: 1.45–2.26) and asphyxia (OR = 1.81; 95% CI: 1.44–2.26) compared to controls. Conclusion. It was demonstrated that patients with PE and placental abruption had statistically and clinically significant differences compared to the control group. Key words: placental abruption, pre-eclampsia, maternal outcomes, neonatal outcomes

Assessment of Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Liver Diseases Unique to Pregnancy at a Tertiary Hospital in Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Liver disease is a rare complication of pregnancy that can lead to several consequences and require specific intervention with implications for both the mother and fetus. This study is aimed at assessing the clinical profile and associated complications of liver diseases unique to pregnancy at St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methodology. This study is a retrospective cohort study of all identified cases admitted to the obstetrics ward and intensive care unit (ICU) from January 2018 to December 2020 at St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Medical records were reviewed for clinical features, biochemical profiles, and fetomaternal complications. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26. A chi-square test was done to look for an association with a p value less than 0.05 considered statistically significant, and an odds ratio was determined to assess the effect size. From 95 cases identified, preeclampsia/eclampsia with liver dysfunction accounted for 43 (45%), followed by hemolysis elevated liver enzyme and low platelet (HELLP syndrome) 35 (36.8%), hyperemesis gravidarum with liver dysfunction 9 (9.5%), acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) 7 (7.4%), and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy 1 (1.1%). When compared to HELLP syndrome, AFLP showed significantly higher median (IQR) values (p < 0.05) for total bilirubin 13.3 (7.3-16.3), direct bilirubin 9.73 (6.87-11.9) mg/dL, prothrombin time 23 (20.4-25.7) seconds, international normalization ratio 2.2 (1.9-2.4), white blood count 23.8 (17.8-26.6)∗103/μL, creatinine 3.5 (2.44-5.6) mg/dL, and lower hemoglobin level of 7.9 (6.2-10) g/dL. There were 4 (4.2%) maternal hospital deaths, with a case fatality rate of HELLP syndrome being 8.6% and 14.3% in AFLP. The overall hospital fetal mortality was 33 (34.7%). In this study, 42 patients with HELLP syndrome and AFLP had an increased risk of maternal ICU admission (OR = 25.5, 95% CI: 5.48-118.6, p value = 0.001), acute kidney injury requiring dialysis (OR = 12.2, 95% CI: 1.46-102.2, p value = 0.009), placental abruption (OR = 14.2, 95% CI: 1.72-117.1, p value = 0.004), and stillbirth (OR = 7.2, 95% CI: 2.38-21.7, p value = 0.001). Preeclampsia with liver dysfunction and HELLP syndrome accounted for the majority of cases. It also demonstrated key biochemical characteristics that can be used to distinguish between HELLP syndrome and AFLP. Emphasis has to be given to the risk of requiring maternal ICU admission, dialysis, abruption of the placenta, and stillbirths while managing patients diagnosed with HELLP syndrome and AFLP.