Lethal fetal anomalies: sonographic demonstration.
Sonographic demonstration of a lethal fetal anomaly may dramatically alter obstetrical management. For example, cesarean section for fetal distress may not be performed if it is known that the fetus will not survive outside the uterus. The author describes the common fetal anomalies that are predictably fatal.
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Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD 21205.
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D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000002:abnormalities; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000002:abnormalities; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations / Q000175:diagnosis; D025063:Chromosome Disorders; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography