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Defects of the central nervous system

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Ultrasound is the screening and diagnostic tool recommended for central nervous system fetal abnormalities.

The following defects can be reliably diagnosed by ultrasound:

  • anencephaly
  • hydrocephaly
  • encephalocoele
  • microcephaly
  • spina bifida

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