Ultrasound in the diagnosis of trisomy 18
High resolution antenatal ultrasound scans may detect features suggestive of trisomy 18
- a clenched fist with overlapping index finger
- choroid plexus cysts
- strawberry shaped head
- facial cleft
- microagnathia
- exomphalmos
Reference:
- Roberts L et al. Prenatal diagnosis. Medicine International (1994);22(1):25-8.
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