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Veno-occlusive disease in a fetus caused by pyrrolizidine alkaloids of food origin.
- Source :
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Fetal Diagnosis & Therapy . Jul/Aug2003, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p223-225. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- We report the occurrence of veno-occlusive disease in a preterm neonate who was symptomatic with hepatomegaly and ascites and was delivered by caesarean section for threatening fetal asphyxia and died shortly afterwards. Post mortem examination revealed veno-occlusive disease typical for pyrrolizidine alkaloid poisoning. The content of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in the liver could be confirmed. Analysis of a herbal mixture which was used for cooking in the family revealed high amounts of the respective alkaloids clarifying the source of the poison and the causal relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10153837
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Fetal Diagnosis & Therapy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20698320
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000070799