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Ballantyne Syndrome Related to Down Syndrome and Chorioamnionitis: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Alonso J Garcia, Pedro Vega, Gabriel R Chacón, Christian Silva Rengifo

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Alonso J GarciaMedicine, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, PER.
Pedro VegaMedicine, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, PER.
Gabriel R ChacónMedicine, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, PER.
Christian Silva RengifoObstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen, Lima, PER.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ballantyne syndrome is a rare obstetric condition characterized by fetal hydrops, maternal edema, and placentomegaly. Its low incidence, combined with potential clinical overlap with preeclampsia, poses significant diagnostic and management challenges. This condition is especially relevant due to the severe complications it can cause during pregnancy. In this article, we present a case of Ballantyne syndrome associated with Down syndrome (DS) and chorioamnionitis, complemented by a literature review exploring its possible etiologies, pathophysiology, and therapeutic options. Additionally, the importance of early diagnosis, the use of invasive techniques to identify underlying etiologies, and therapeutic decision-making focused on safeguarding maternal life are emphasized, including pregnancy termination in cases of severe complications to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes.

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ballantyne syndromechorioamnionitisedemafetal hydropstrisomy 21

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PMID40062014
PMCPMC11888777

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