[Postpartum foot drop a case report]

Postpartum foot drop is the clinical manifestation of lumbosacral plexus radiculopathy [LPR] which is a neurological maternal complication in obstetrics. It is mainly due to cephalopelvic disproportion. Occurring also in the third trimester of the pregnancy, this pathology includes motor and sensitive disorders interesting the lumbosacral plexus territory. Its diagnosis and physiopathology are based on electromyographic data. The prognosis is commonly favourable after a physical therapy program. The prevention is primarily based on the management of mechanic dystocia

[Placental chorioangioma and ultrasound diagnosis - case report and review]

Placental chorioangioma is the most frequent benign vascular placental tumor. Its prenatal diagnosis can be made by ultrasound. After analysing our case, we describe clinical and sonographic features of this kind of tumor, maternal and fetal complications and finally, therapic issues. Chorioangioma can be identified by ultrasound as a well-circumscribed solid mass. Its vascular origin can be established by use of color Doppler imaging. Fetal complications are caused by arteriovenous shunting. Maternal complications are polyhydramnios, preeclampsia and placental hematoma. Therapeutic possibilities are reduced. Ultrasound is helpful for diagnosis and follow-up of these tumors who are associated with severe consequences