[Antenatal closure of ductus arteriosus following maternal intoxication by niflumic acid]

Arch Pediatr. 2006 Jan;13(1):48-50. doi: 10.1016/j.arcped.2005.09.037. Epub 2005 Nov 17.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Antenatal closure of the ductus arteriosus is an uncommon event that has been considered as a risk factor for development of congestive heart failure and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. We report here on a case of antenatal ductus arteriosus closure due to niflumic acid maternal intoxication at 32 weeks of gestation. Fetal extraction was performed few days later because of echographic signs of congestive heart failure. The child survived after 3 days of severe persistent pulmonary hypertension. This case emphasizes the potential risk of niflumic acid during pregnancy and the need of antenatal echographic monitoring for optimal management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / poisoning*
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / chemically induced*
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Niflumic Acid / poisoning*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / chemically induced*
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Third
  • Risk Factors
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Niflumic Acid