Dilated cavum septi pellucidi in fetuses with trisomy 18
K Karl, S Hutter, K Friese, F Kainer · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2013 · Heft 10
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Purpose: A large cavum septi pellucidi (CSP) has recently been described to be found in 2nd and 3 rd trimester fetuses with chromosomal abnormalities, as trisomy 18. Aim of this study was to analyze in own data whether this preliminary observation can be confirmed. Material and methods: A retrospective data analysis at one center for prenatal diagnosis was performed retrieving the database to seek for fetuses with a confirmed trisomy 18. Digital image assessment was performed and where available the plane of the biparietal diameter was analyzed and the diameter of the CSP was measured. The width of the CSP was m…