ULTRASONOGRAPHY

Fetal Anemia

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Fetal Anemia

KEY FACTS Imaging • ↑ middle cerebral artery (MCA) peak systolic velocity (PSV) suggests diagnosis of fetal anemia • High-output heart failure is late finding ○ Cardiomegaly, polyhydramnios ○ Hydrops…

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Pierre Robin Sequence

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Pierre Robin Sequence

KEY FACTS Terminology • Mandibular hypoplasia with cleft palate and glossoptosis (backward and downward displacement of tongue) Imaging • Severe micrognathia on midsagittal view in midtrimester ○ 1st-trimester diagnosis has…

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Discordant Twin Growth

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KEY FACTS Terminology • Discordant twin growth most commonly defined as 20% difference in estimated fetal weight (EFW) between fetuses ○ Percentage difference in EFW = EFW larger – EFW…

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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome

KEY FACTS Terminology • Complex genetic disorder with principle features including macrosomia, macroglossia, and omphalocele Imaging • Macroglossia most consistent finding ○ Persistent protruding tongue throughout exam with inability to…

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Thanatophoric Dysplasia

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KEY FACTS Terminology • Lethal skeletal dysplasia ○ Thanatophoric is Greek for death bearing • Divided into 2 subtypes based on morphologic findings Imaging • Features seen in both TD1…

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Abnormal Genitalia

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Abnormal Genitalia

KEY FACTS Terminology • Disorders of sexual development (DSD) • Most common DSD if karyotype is XY (male) ○ Hypospadias: Urethra opens on underside of penis ○ Epispadias (less common):…

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Meckel-Gruber Syndrome

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Meckel-Gruber Syndrome

KEY FACTS Terminology • Syndrome composed of classic triad of findings ○ Renal cystic dysplasia in 95-100% ○ Encephalocele or other central nervous system (CNS) abnormality in 90% ○ Postaxial…

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Circumvallate Placenta

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Circumvallate Placenta

KEY FACTS Terminology • Membranes insert on fetal surface of placenta instead of along edge ○ Edges not “tacked down” & curl away from uterine wall Imaging • Edge of…

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Achondrogenesis

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KEY FACTS Terminology • Lethal skeletal dysplasia with 3 clinical subtypes ○ Type IA (poorly ossified skull, unossified spine) ○ Type IB (poorly ossified skull, rib fractures) ○ Type II…

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Other Developmental Variants

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Other Developmental Variants

KEY FACTS Terminology • Abnormality of renal fusion &/or ascent Imaging • Horseshoe kidney (fused lower poles) ○ Isthmus = central bridging tissue – Isthmus is anterior to aorta ○…

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