Ballantyne syndrome: A review on a rare condition of pregnancy
Dr. Renuka Tripathi, Ishika Tripathi
ABSTRACT
Mirror syndrome, also known as Ballantyne syndrome, is a rare pregnancy condition characterized by the presence of the clinical triad of fetal hydrops, placentomegaly, and maternal edema. Fetal hydrops can be caused by any etiology, including rhesus iso-immunization, congenital infection, twin-to-twin transfusion, structural anomalies, and fetal malignancies. Although the pathogenesis is unknown, it appears to be similar to trophoblastic damage and maternal vascular endothelial dysfunction seen in pre-eclampsia, and thus the two conditions may have a similar clinical presentation. They may even coexist in cases where a patient with maternal mirror syndrome develops pre-eclampsia-like symptoms. To prevent fetal mortality and maternal morbidity, a timely, accurate diagnosis and prompt interventions are required.
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