Neuropathology Evaluation of in Utero Correction of Myelomeningocele and Complications of Late-Onset GBS Infection

Background: Myelomeningocele (MMC) causes significant morbidity and mortality. Efforts have been directed to correct this defect in utero. The neuropathology literature on antenatally repaired MMC and associated complications in humans is limited. Case report: A 12-day-old female, who underwent prenatal MMC repair via a two-layer closure (dural replacement patch, primary skin closure), was born at 34 weeks' gestation. Her group B streptococcus positive mother received appropriate antepartum prophylactic antibiotics. She remained stable until day 11 of life when she underwent rapid clinical deterioration. Despite aggressive intervention, she expired on day 12. Review of placental pathology showed maternal and fetal inflammatory response. Autopsy revealed Gram-positive cocci and inflammation within the basilar leptomeninges and lumbosacral region. Neural and dermal elements were present within the MMC repair. Conclusion: This case documents integration of the dermal matrix patch to neural elements, adhering the spinal cord to scar tissue, the clinical implications of which remain unclear.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:42

Enthalten in:

Fetal and pediatric pathology - 42(2023), 4 vom: 07. Aug., Seite 535-544

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Edminster, Sarah [VerfasserIn]
Wu, Tai-Wei [VerfasserIn]
Van Speybroeck, Alexander [VerfasserIn]
Chu, Jason [VerfasserIn]
Lapa, Denise A [VerfasserIn]
Chmait, Ramen H [VerfasserIn]
Szymanski, Linda J [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Case Reports
Dural patch
Fetal surgery
Journal Article
Myelomeningocele
Neuropathology
Spina bifida

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Date Completed 24.07.2023

Date Revised 24.07.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/15513815.2022.2150528

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM349878404