Resolution of maternal Mirror syndrome after succesful fetal intrauterine therapy: a case series

Abstract

Abstract Background Mirror syndrome (MS) is a rare obstetric condition usually defined as the development of maternal edema in association with fetal hydrops. The pathogenesis of MS remains unclear and may be misdiagnosed as pre-eclampsia. Case presentation We report a case series of MS in which fetal therapy (intrauterine blood transfusion and pleuroamniotic shunt) resulted in fetal as well as maternal favourable course with complete resolution of the condition in both mother and fetus. Conclusions Our case series add new evidence to support that early diagnosis of MS followed by fetal therapy and clinical maternal support are critical for a good outcome.

Keywords

• Mirror syndrome
• Ballantyne syndrome
• Parvovirus B19
• Hydrops fetalis
• Fetal therapy