title: Gastrointestinal disorders of the fetus.
abstract: The approach to developing a differential diagnosis to an abnormal gastrointestinal ultrasound finding should include consideration of the lesion's location, size, shape, and echogenicity; fetal gender; relationship to and understanding of adjacent structures; and the presence of associated anomalies. Once a differential diagnosis has been established, ancillary testing, such as amniocentesis, maternal serology, or fetal echocardiography should be undertaken to refine further the diagnosis. A multidisciplinary team approach should be taken in the prenatal management of a suspected fetal anomaly. This may include collaboration with specialists in the fields of perinatology, prenatal ultrasound, genetic counseling, neonatology, pediatric surgery, and patient support groups.
authors.affiliation: Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Gleason
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Eddleman
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Stone
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004065:Digestive System Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal