First-trimester prenatal sonographic diagnosis of ectopia cordis in a twin gestation.
The 11-14-week ultrasound examination allows early pregnancy dating, detection of major anomalies and multiple gestations, and accurate chorionicity determination. We describe a rare case of first-trimester sonographic diagnosis of ectopia cordis in a dichorionic twin pregnancy, illustrating the benefits of early ultrasound in patient counseling and management.
Barbee
Kristen
K
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME 04102, USA.
Wax
Joseph R
JR
Pinette
Michael G
MG
Cartin
Angelina
A
Blackstone
Jacquelyn
J
D000328:Adult; D054083:Ectopia Cordis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011261:Pregnancy Trimester, First; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography