Advanced tubal pregnancy - a case report

A case of advanced tubal pregnancy at 14 weeks is reported. Timely presentation of the patient to the emergency department saved her life although her clinical status was rapidly deteriorating once tubal rupture had started. Discussing this case is needed to shed the light on the basics to prevent life threatening complications

When the mirror's image deceives a case review

Introduction: Since the 19[th] century when Ballantyne first described the association of fetal hydrops, placental edema and maternal systemic manifestations, mirror syndrome has implied a lot of controversy about delivery recommendations due to associated fetal and maternal risks. Case: In our article we describe a case of nonimmune hydrops fetalis whereupon delivery of the fetus the maternal clinical status was stable and completely recovered from her condition

Discussion: Mirror syndrome and preeclampsia seem to be reflected by a similar fan of signs and symptoms, with a thin line of differences and consequences, leading to confusion affecting treatment and management decisions

Conclusion: Unaddressed, mirror syndrome can lead to significant maternal and fetal complications, yet conservative management can be attempted to reverse the condition, unlike preeclampsia; therefore, thorough evaluation and individualization of each case should be done