Progress in prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of fetal vertebral deformity
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-7368.2019.02.022
- VernacularTitle:胎儿椎体畸形的产前超声诊断研究进展
- Author:
Qinghong ZHAO
1
;
Hua SHI
Author Information
1. 武汉大学人民医院妇产超声科 430060
- Keywords:
Campomelic dysplasia;
Spine;
Ultrasonography;
prenatal
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
2019;18(2):190-192
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Congenital vertebral malformation refers to the developmental anomaly of vertebral body during the embryonic stage.Congenital vertebral malformation can cause vertebral kyphosis,scoliosis,spine shortening and other spinal abnormalities as well as thoracic deformities,affecting the quality of life,even threatening the life of the affected children,bringing heavy burden to the family and society.This article reviews the progress in fetal vertebral deformity and its prenatal ultrasound diagnosis.