Ultrasound of Chromosomal Abnormalities
S Gilani, N Fazal, TA Abbasi · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2008 · Heft 05
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Incidence of Chromosomal Disorders; 50% of abortions, 5% of stillbirths, 0.5% of live births, Advancing maternal age increases risk.Common Defects;· Trisomy 21;1: 700 LB· Turner's syndrome 45XO 1: 2500· Triploidy (One extra set of chromosomes)· Trisomy 13 and trisomy 18 Diagnosis ;1) Non-invasive· Serum Markers, triple screen & Ultrasound .2) Invasive;· Amniocentesis· Chorionic villous sampling· Fetal blood sampling (cordocentesis)· Fetal tissue sampling (liver and skin) Triple Screen; · MS- uE3: · MS-hCG: · MS-AFP: Role of Ultrasound;· Allows accurate dating (early ultrasound)· Evaluation of fetal anatomy and g…