Multiple malformations and exposure to therapeutic ultrasound during organogenesis.
We present a case of sacral agenesis, microcephaly, and developmental delay. The pregnancy with this child was complicated by left psoas bursitis that was treated by 18 applications of ultrasound between days 6 and 29 of gestation.
McLeod
D R
DR
Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Canada.
Fowlow
S B
SB
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D002062:Bursitis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000209:etiology*; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008831:Microcephaly / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy; D012447:Sacrum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*