Morbidly Obese Woman Unaware of Pregnancy until Full-Term and Complicated by Intraamniotic Sepsis with Pseudomonas
2007
Case of a Morbidly Obese Woman Unaware of Her Pregnancy
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): H. Muppala, Rafi J., Arthur I.
Conclusion
The case highlights the risks associated with chorioamnionitis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa in term pregnancies and the importance of recognizing pregnancy in women with unusual symptoms.
Supporting Evidence
- Chorioamnionitis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa is rare but can lead to high neonatal morbidity and mortality.
- The woman was unaware of her pregnancy despite presenting with symptoms that could indicate it.
- The baby was born in poor condition and required resuscitation and special care.
- Negative placental swabs may have been influenced by prior antibiotic treatment.
Takeaway
A very overweight woman didn't know she was pregnant until she was about to give birth, which caused serious health problems for her and her baby.
Methodology
Case report detailing the medical history, diagnosis, and treatment of a single patient.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the retrospective nature of the case report.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
32-year-old Caucasian woman with a BMI of 46.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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