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3. Rare complications of persistent vomit<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>clude rupture of the oesophagus,<br />

aspirated pneumonitis, hemorrhagic ret<strong>in</strong>iitis and dental erosion.<br />

4. Maternal death from hypermesis is recorded (Charlotte Bronte succumbed to the<br />

disorder), but it is now rare and once treated there is no apparent effect on the<br />

pregnancy.<br />

The ultrasound scan <strong>in</strong> this patient showed a normal 12-week pregnancy and her<br />

hyperemesis resolved rapidly with the therapy described.<br />

NOTE : In all cases of hyperemesis , exclude medical/surgical illness and go <strong>for</strong><br />

ultrasonography .<br />

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