Allison M Goeden1, Dennis Worthington. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226, USA. agoeden@mcw.edu
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Mirror syndrome, a rare condition characterized by maternal anasarca in a pregnancy complicated by fetal hydrops, may have a devastating fetal outcome and significant maternal morbidity. CASE: We report a case of mirror syndrome caused by parvovirus B19 infection, which resolved spontaneously with good fetal and maternal outcome. CONCLUSION: The pathogenesis of mirror syndrome is not understood. The trigger for mirror syndrome may be derived from a compromised fetus or placenta.
BACKGROUND:Mirror syndrome, a rare condition characterized by maternal anasarca in a pregnancy complicated by fetal hydrops, may have a devastating fetal outcome and significant maternal morbidity. CASE: We report a case of mirror syndrome caused by parvovirus B19 infection, which resolved spontaneously with good fetal and maternal outcome. CONCLUSION: The pathogenesis of mirror syndrome is not understood. The trigger for mirror syndrome may be derived from a compromised fetus or placenta.