title: Early diagnosis of proximal femoral deficiency.
abstract: A case of proximal femoral deficiency in a fetus, associated with ventriculomegaly and oligohydramnios is described. Vaginal ultrasonographic diagnosis was made in the 14th week of gestation in a 37-year-old asthmatic woman. Ultrasonic follow-up until termination of pregnancy in the 20th week of gestation was performed. The importance of early diagnosis and the possible roles of oligohydramnios and antiasthmatic medications are discussed.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology A, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Bronstein
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Deutsch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000420:Albuterol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D008423:Maternal Age; D016104:Oligohydramnios / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D018566:Pregnancy, High-Risk; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal
chemical_list: D000420:Albuterol; D011241:Prednisone