Trisomy 9 can be suspected and confirmed in the prenatal period since the 11-13.6 weeks of screening. In cases of partial trisomy 9, the diagnosis is important especially to counseling the couple due to the increased likelihood of recurrence in subsequent pregnancies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe use of prenatal ultrasonography has improve the detection of fetal abnormalities, which affects the perception about the natural history and evolution of them, changing the management of the fetus and neonate. Today, it is possible to perform an early prenatal diagnosis, and be treated even intrauterine with high rates of success. Such is the case of Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM), characterized by abnormal proliferation and dilatation of the terminal structures of the airway, generating multiple cysts of diferent sizes and locations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe saccular or fusiform dilatation of the ductus arteriosus is called aneurysm (DAA). It is diagnosed in the second trimester during a structural ultrasound. Even though the reported incidence is 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlacental acretism is an adherencial pathology associated with a high maternal morbidity and mortality rates. Antepartum diagnosis is essential to plan a proper management and reduce serious complications. Risk factors in these patients include prior cesarean sections, uterine scars and placenta previa.
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