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{{Infobox medical condition
| name            = Mirror syndrome
| synonyms        = Ballantyne syndrome, triple edema
| field          = [[Obstetrics]]
| symptoms        = [[Edema]], [[hypertension]], [[proteinuria]]
| complications  = [[Fetal hydrops]], [[preeclampsia]]
| onset          = During [[pregnancy]]
| duration        = Until delivery or resolution of underlying cause
| causes          = [[Fetal hydrops]], [[placental abnormalities]]
| risks          = [[Fetal mortality]], [[maternal complications]]
| diagnosis      = Clinical evaluation, [[ultrasound]]
| differential    = [[Preeclampsia]], [[gestational hypertension]]
| treatment      = Delivery of the fetus, management of underlying cause
| prognosis      = Depends on underlying cause and timing of intervention
| frequency      = Rare
}}
'''Mirror syndrome''' also known as '''Ballantyne's syndrome''' or '''triple edema''' is a rare condition occurring in [[pregnancy]] characterized by the presence of [[edema]] in the [[mother]] that mirrors fetal and placental edema.  
'''Mirror syndrome''' also known as '''Ballantyne's syndrome''' or '''triple edema''' is a rare condition occurring in [[pregnancy]] characterized by the presence of [[edema]] in the [[mother]] that mirrors fetal and placental edema.  
== Symptoms ==
== Symptoms ==
The symptoms of Mirror syndrome include [[edema]], [[proteinuria]], and [[hypertension]]. These symptoms are similar to those of [[preeclampsia]], but in Mirror syndrome, they are caused by the fetal and placental edema rather than a problem with the mother's body.
The symptoms of Mirror syndrome include [[edema]], [[proteinuria]], and [[hypertension]]. These symptoms are similar to those of [[preeclampsia]], but in Mirror syndrome, they are caused by the fetal and placental edema rather than a problem with the mother's body.
== Causes ==
== Causes ==
The exact cause of Mirror syndrome is unknown, but it is thought to be related to problems with the [[placenta]]. It can occur in pregnancies where the fetus has a condition that causes it to retain fluid, such as [[hydrops fetalis]].
The exact cause of Mirror syndrome is unknown, but it is thought to be related to problems with the [[placenta]]. It can occur in pregnancies where the fetus has a condition that causes it to retain fluid, such as [[hydrops fetalis]].
== Diagnosis ==
== Diagnosis ==
Mirror syndrome is diagnosed based on the symptoms and the presence of fetal and placental edema. It can be confirmed by [[ultrasound]] examination.
Mirror syndrome is diagnosed based on the symptoms and the presence of fetal and placental edema. It can be confirmed by [[ultrasound]] examination.
== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==
The treatment for Mirror syndrome is usually to treat the underlying cause of the fetal and placental edema. This may involve delivering the baby if the condition is severe and the pregnancy is far enough along.
The treatment for Mirror syndrome is usually to treat the underlying cause of the fetal and placental edema. This may involve delivering the baby if the condition is severe and the pregnancy is far enough along.
== Prognosis ==
== Prognosis ==
The prognosis for Mirror syndrome depends on the severity of the condition and the underlying cause of the fetal and placental edema. In some cases, the condition can be life-threatening for both the mother and the baby.
The prognosis for Mirror syndrome depends on the severity of the condition and the underlying cause of the fetal and placental edema. In some cases, the condition can be life-threatening for both the mother and the baby.
== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Pregnancy]]
* [[Pregnancy]]
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* [[Preeclampsia]]
* [[Preeclampsia]]
* [[Hydrops fetalis]]
* [[Hydrops fetalis]]
== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 04:04, 4 April 2025


Mirror syndrome
Synonyms Ballantyne syndrome, triple edema
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Edema, hypertension, proteinuria
Complications Fetal hydrops, preeclampsia
Onset During pregnancy
Duration Until delivery or resolution of underlying cause
Types N/A
Causes Fetal hydrops, placental abnormalities
Risks Fetal mortality, maternal complications
Diagnosis Clinical evaluation, ultrasound
Differential diagnosis Preeclampsia, gestational hypertension
Prevention N/A
Treatment Delivery of the fetus, management of underlying cause
Medication N/A
Prognosis Depends on underlying cause and timing of intervention
Frequency Rare
Deaths N/A


Mirror syndrome also known as Ballantyne's syndrome or triple edema is a rare condition occurring in pregnancy characterized by the presence of edema in the mother that mirrors fetal and placental edema.

Symptoms[edit]

The symptoms of Mirror syndrome include edema, proteinuria, and hypertension. These symptoms are similar to those of preeclampsia, but in Mirror syndrome, they are caused by the fetal and placental edema rather than a problem with the mother's body.

Causes[edit]

The exact cause of Mirror syndrome is unknown, but it is thought to be related to problems with the placenta. It can occur in pregnancies where the fetus has a condition that causes it to retain fluid, such as hydrops fetalis.

Diagnosis[edit]

Mirror syndrome is diagnosed based on the symptoms and the presence of fetal and placental edema. It can be confirmed by ultrasound examination.

Treatment[edit]

The treatment for Mirror syndrome is usually to treat the underlying cause of the fetal and placental edema. This may involve delivering the baby if the condition is severe and the pregnancy is far enough along.

Prognosis[edit]

The prognosis for Mirror syndrome depends on the severity of the condition and the underlying cause of the fetal and placental edema. In some cases, the condition can be life-threatening for both the mother and the baby.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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