May-Hegglin anomaly in a pregnancy complicated by intrauterine growth restriction and ambiguous genitalia

Mil Med. 1999 Aug;164(8):607-8.

Abstract

Objective: Thrombocytopenia as a hematologic disorder complicates up to 4% of all pregnancies. May-Hegglin anomaly is a rare cause of low platelets in pregnancy.

Methods: A case of May-Hegglin anomaly complicating pregnancy and intrauterine growth restriction in a fetus with ambiguous genitalia is described.

Results: The antepartum and intrapartum diagnosis and management of a patient diagnosed with May-Hegglin anomaly is discussed. The involvement and consultation of a perinatologist, neonatologist, internist, and anesthesiologist is reviewed, with emphasis on the mode of delivery.

Conclusion: The potential maternal and fetal complications associated with May-Hegglin anomaly warrant early pregnancy diagnosis and access to a tertiary care facility.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Disorders of Sex Development / complications*
  • Female
  • Fetal Growth Retardation / complications*
  • Genetic Diseases, Inborn / diagnosis
  • Genetic Diseases, Inborn / genetics*
  • Genetic Diseases, Inborn / therapy
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Karyotyping
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic* / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic* / therapy
  • Thrombocytopenia / complications*
  • Thrombocytopenia / diagnosis
  • Thrombocytopenia / genetics*
  • Thrombocytopenia / therapy