SARS-CoV-2 placentitis as a cause of intrauterine death of a fetus in a patient with COVID-19 infection and ongoing HELLP syndrome – Case Report

Abstract

Aims and Objectives:

We hereby present a case of intrauterine death of a fetus due to placental damage by placentitis caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection in ongoing Covid-19 disease and HELLP syndrome.

Case Report:

In this case report, we describe a patient who experienced intrauterine death of a fetus and the development of HELLP syndrome in ongoing Covid-19 infection. Placentitis caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection was identified as the cause of intrauterine death of a fetus. After the end of pregnancy, a patient experienced an improvement in the symptoms of Covid-19 and also a gradual improvement and adjustment of laboratory and coagulation parameters.

Conclusion:

SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy can be complicated by the development of SARS-CoV-2 placenitis, which can cause intrauterine death of a fetus. Covid-19 infection can even have similar signs to HELLP syndrome and therefore careful monitoring of pregnant women with Covid-19 is recommended.