Is pregnancy associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) a marker for adverse perinatal outcomes in preterm isolated oligohydramnios cases?

Isolated oligohydramnios is defined as an amniotic fluid index below five centimeter with no other coexisting condition. There are still controversies about the management and pregnancy outcomes. A marker predicting these is crucial. Low pregnancy associated plasma protein-A levels were reported to be related with adverse pregnancy outcomes. We aimed to determine the role of first trimester pregnancy associated plasma protein-A for poor outcomes in preterm isolated oligohydramnios cases.
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research