Ultrasonic clues to the detection of chromosomal anomalies.
The ultrasonic detection of fetal anomalies may well be the most challenging aspect of diagnostic ultrasound and, because ultrasonic clues to a chromosomal anomaly may be subtle, much depends on high quality ultrasound. Although difficult, the field is exciting and rewarding. It is hoped that recognition of the various common manifestations of chromosomal anomalies described in this article will increase the number of chromosomal anomalies detected and ameliorate the consequences of these disorders.
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Department of Obstetrics and Radiology, University of Maryland, Baltimore.
D002869:Chromosome Aberrations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D025063:Chromosome Disorders; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000379:methods