Abstract
One case of malaria in pregnancy at 23 weeks of gestation in a woman returning from Ghana is presented. The patient complained of diarrhea and abdominal pain and was admitted to the department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Under suspicion of appendicitis an exploratory laparotomy was performed. Diagnosis was missed and treatment delayed five days. Outcome was favorable for both woman and fetus. 1993 Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Sider (fra-til) | 496-497 |
Antal sider | 2 |
Tidsskrift | Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica |
Vol/bind | 72 |
Udgave nummer | 6 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - aug. 1993 |