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The diagnosis of structural fetal abnormalities in the first trimester

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Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 November 2002

Charlotte EC Kingman  and
Demetrios L Economides
Charlotte EC Kingman
Affiliation:
Fetal Medicine Unit, Royal Free Hospital, London
Demetrios L Economides
Affiliation:
Fetal Medicine Unit, Royal Free Hospital, London
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Abstract

With the advent of nuchal translucency as a screening test for trisomy 21, increasing numbers of women are having an ultrasound scan between 11 and 14 weeks. The RCOG Working Party (July 2000) recommendations for ultrasound in pregnancy do not mention a first trimester scan for nuchal translucency or fetal anatomy. However, this scan is not just an opportunity to perform nuchal translucency; many structural abnormalities can also be seen at this stage.

Type
Research Article
Information
Fetal and Maternal Medicine Review , Volume 13 , Issue 4 , November 2002 , pp. 277 - 291
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© 2002 Cambridge University Press

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