Failure of determination of fetal lung maturation due to false-negative lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio in a case of pierre robin syndrome.

Abstract	A case is reported of a baby with Pierre Robin syndrome born at term with adequate lung maturity. The evaluation of fetal lung maturity before birth by means of the lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio and foam test in the amniotic fluid revealed immaturity of the lungs. Examination of the tracheal aspirate following delivery, however, showed adequate lung maturity in the neonate.
Authors	D Peleg, J Goldman, J Boyanover, E Elian
Journal	Acta paediatrica Scandinavica (Acta Paediatr Scand) Vol. 66 Issue 4 Pg. 519-20 (Jul 1977) ISSN: 0001-656X [Print] Sweden
PMID	899770 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Phosphatidylcholines Sphingomyelins
Topics	Amniotic Fluid (analysis) False Negative Reactions Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Newborn, Diseases (diagnosis) Lung (embryology) Phosphatidylcholines (analysis) Pierre Robin Syndrome (diagnosis) Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn (diagnosis) Sphingomyelins (analysis)

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