Enlarged cisterna magna in trisomy 18: Prenatal ultrasonographic diagnosis

Ultrasonographic visualization of an enlarged cisterna magna was the initial clue that led to the prenatal diagnosis of trisomy 18 in five patients. Prenatal diagnosis of trisomy 18, a lethal defect, is important for proper patient counseling and management.

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 1989-07, Vol.161 (1), p.83-85
Hauptverfasser:	Thurmond, Amy S., Nelson, David W., Lowensohn, Richard I., Young, William P., Davis, Lowell
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences cerebellum Cerebellum - pathology Chromosomes, Human, Pair 18 cisterna magna Cisterna Magna - pathology Female Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Humans Management. Prenatal diagnosis Medical sciences Pregnancy Pregnancy. Fetus. Placenta Prenatal Diagnosis Trisomy trisomy 18 Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:	Ultrasonographic visualization of an enlarged cisterna magna was the initial clue that led to the prenatal diagnosis of trisomy 18 in five patients. Prenatal diagnosis of trisomy 18, a lethal defect, is important for proper patient counseling and management.
ISSN:	0002-9378 1097-6868
DOI:	10.1016/0002-9378(89)90238-X