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Fetal cataract in congenital toxoplasmosis
Author(s) -
Pedreira D. A. L.,
Diniz E. M. A.,
Schultz R.,
Faro L. B.,
Zugaib M.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1999.13040266.x
Subject(s) - medicine , toxoplasmosis , fetus , obstetrics and gynaecology , congenital toxoplasmosis , obstetrics , prenatal diagnosis , pregnancy , prenatal ultrasound , pediatrics , toxoplasma gondii , pathology , immunology , biology , antibody , genetics
Abstract We report a case of the prenatal diagnosis of fetal cataract due to congenital toxoplasmosis. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of such case. We discuss the long‐term ocular sequelae of the condition and how they should affect prenatal counselling Copyright © 1999 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology