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Ultrasound in the diagnosis of trisomy 18

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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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