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Fetomaternal hemorrhage: diagnostic problems. Three case reports
C D'Ercole1, L Boubli, C Chagnon
1Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique B, Hôpital de la Conception, Marseille, France.
This report describes 3 successive cases in which fetomaternal hemorrhage was suspected but confirmed in only 2. The manifestations of fetomaternal hemorrhage are often nonspecific and diagnosis can be difficult. We discuss diagnostic methods, especially the value of the Kleihauer-Betke test and maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein measurement, and approach.
This report describes 3 successive cases in which fetomaternal hemorrhage was suspected but confirmed in only 2. The manifestations of fetomaternal hemorrhage are often nonspecific and diagnosis can be difficult. We discuss diagnostic methods, especially the value of the Kleihauer-Betke test and maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein measurement, and approach.