Trisomy 18 in antenatal screening – a case report
- Author:
Dang Le Dung Hanh
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
trisomy 18
- MeSH:
Trisomy;
Prenatal Diagnosis;
Case Reports
- From:Ho Chi Minh city Medical Association
2005;10(5):277-278
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Report one case of pregnant woman aged 29 years old, with history of spontaneous abortion 1 year ago, without other medical condition. In this gestation, the last menstruation was on September, 26th 2004, and expected delivery time on July, 3rd 2005, weight gain was normal, and fetus was normal clinically. Ultrasonographic finding showed polyhydramnios and syndactyly on the right hand. Amniotic paracentesis for FISH test result revealed trisomy 18 disorder. This pregnant woman was indicated gestative cessation. Baby was born after 31st of pregnancy, Apgar’s score: 3/4, weight of 1100g, with syndactyly on the right hand, abnormal heels and face (low-set ears, micrognathia), and dead after 3 days
