A Case of Trisomy 18 diagnosed with Prenatal Ultrasonography.
- Author:
Yong Cheol KIM
;
Myung Sim HWANG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Trisomy 18;
prenatal USG
- MeSH:
Choroid Plexus;
Cisterna Magna;
Femur;
Hand;
Mass Screening;
Polyhydramnios;
Trisomy*;
Ultrasonography;
Ultrasonography, Prenatal*
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1998;41(11):2898-2901
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The sonographic findings of Trisomy 18 are varied. Sonographic findings including choroid plexus cyst, hydramnios, enlarged cisterna magna, shortening of femur, micrognathia and clenched hands are observed in our case of genetically confirrned Trisomy 18. A case of sonographically diagnosed Edward syndrome (Trisomy 18) with negative triple marker screening test is presented with a brief case history and review of literatures.
