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Are low maternal estriol levels a predictor for pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) deficiency caused by POMC mutation during pregnancy?
Prenatal diagnosis - 1 Dec 2013
Aldemir Ozgur, Ozen Samim, Sanlialp Cigdem, Ceylaner Serdar
Abstract excerpt
Isolated adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency is a rare cause of adrenocortical insufficiency, especially in children, and may be an underestimated cause of neonatal death. Low estriol levels are usually correlated with compromised uteroplacental perfusion and associated with fetal death. A 30-years old woman applied for pregnancy follow-up. Ultrasonographic evaluation and karyotype of the fetus are normal. Low...
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