Association of Parvovirus Infection with Isolated Fetal Effusions

Barbara V. Parilla; Ralph K. Tamura; Norman A. Ginsberg

doi:10.1055/s-2007-994160

American Journal of Perinatology, Table of Contents

Am J Perinatol 1997; 14(6): 357-358
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994160

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Association of Parvovirus Infection with Isolated Fetal Effusions

Barbara V. Parilla, Ralph K. Tamura, Norman A. Ginsberg

Section of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University Medical School and Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The association of parvovirus B19 infection and hydrops fetalis is well known. However, the association of parvovirus and fetal pleural or pericardial effusions has not been reported. We present five cases of isolated pleural or pericardial effusion with documented maternal parvovirus infection in four of these pregnancies. In the absence of structural or karyotypic abnormalities, spontaneous resolution of the effusion portends for a successful pregnancy outcome.

Keywords

Maternal parvovirus infection - fetal effusions

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