Ewha Med J.  2011 Sep;34(2):67-69. 10.12771/emj.2011.34.2.67.

Chromosoal Anomaly Diagnosed by Obstetric Ultra Sound

• Lee JY
• Park MH
• Chun SH
• Kim YJ

• KMID: 2283974
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12771/emj.2011.34.2.67

Abstract

No abstract available.

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Amniotic band around fetal head is observed in fetal sonography.

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  Fig. 2 Omphalocele is seen by sonography.

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  Fig. 3 Gross findings of evacuated fetus. (A) Omphalocele and abscense of both hand are seen at the evacuated fetus. (B) By lateral position, Abscense of a major portion of the brain, skull, scalp are seen. (C) Omphalocele and abscense of both hand are seen.

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  Fig. 4 Chromosomal analysis. 18 trisomy is seen (white head arrow).

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