title: Diagnosis of pentalogy of cantrell in the first trimester using transvaginal sonography and color Doppler.
abstract: We report the prenatal diagnosis of Cantrell syndrome in the first trimester. During a routine transabdominal ultrasonographic examination, a midline supraumbilical abdominal wall defect including herniated liver and ectopia cordis with a large omphalocele containing the intestines and cystic hygroma was incidentally identified at the 12th week of gestation. A transvaginal sonography examination revealed a severe lumbosacral scoliosis in addition to the inability to visualize the abdominal aorta which was indicative of a severe intracardiac defect. The parents opted for pregnancy to be terminated. In this case report, we discuss the complementary role of transvaginal sonography and Doppler imaging in the diagnosis of Cantrell syndrome in early pregnancy.
authors: Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Bayindir Hospital, 06680 Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Ayşe Figen
authors: AF
authors: Türkçapar
authors: Department of Perinatology, Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Education and Research Hospital, 06230 Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Ayla
authors: A
authors: Sargın Oruc
authors: Department of Perinatology, Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Education and Research Hospital, 06230 Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Aysegül
authors: A
authors: Öksüzoglu
authors: Department of Perinatology, Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Education and Research Hospital, 06230 Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Nuri
authors: N
authors: Danışman