Demonstration of astrocytes in cultured amniotic fluid cells of three cases with neural-tube defect [PDF]
We have investigated the origin of rapidly adhering (RA) cells in three cases of neural tube defects (two anencephali, one encephalocele). We were able to demonstrate the presence of glial fibrillary acidic (GFA) protein in variable percentages (4–80 ...
AD Smith +18 more
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Tessier number 30 clefts with congenital heart defects [PDF]
Introduction: Midline cleft of mandible, classified as Tessier 30 clefts is extremely rare, with less than 100 reported cases in the latest studies. Variations in severity and associated malformations have been reported before. Case Presentation: In this
Aminolsharieh Najaf, S. +4 more
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Objective: We present a case with prenatal diagnosis of Treacher-Collins syndrome in which micrognathia and other facial and ear abnormalities were described using a three- and four-dimensional (3D/4D) ultrasonography in utero. Case report: A 39-year-old
Sayo Kubo +6 more
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Prenatal diagnostic performance of combined ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging for placenta accreta in pregnant women [PDF]
Objective To evaluate the prenatal diagnostic performance of combined ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for placenta accreta in pregnant women.
ZHANG Jing, YANG Zhitao, WU Shihao, WANG Qianqian
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The increasing trend in preterm birth in public hospitals in northern Argentina [PDF]
Objective: To identify factors associated with the increasing incidence of preterm birth in northern Argentina. Methods: In an observational study, data were reviewed from a prospective, population-based registry of pregnancy outcomes in six cities in ...
Althabe +22 more
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Apple-peel atresia presenting as foetal intestinal obstruction
Apple-peel atresia or Type 3 jejuno-ileal atresia (JIA) is an uncommon cause of foetal intestinal obstruction. Bowel obstruction in the foetus is diagnosed on the prenatal ultrasonography only in 50% cases.
Ashok Yadavrao Kshirsagar +3 more
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PROGRESS IN APPLICATION OF PRENATAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF SPINA BIFIDA [PDF]
Prenatal ultrasound screening plays an important role in eugenics, and the related techniques are developing rapidly. Fetal spina bifida screening is a required item for prenatal care in pregnant women. However, there is still room for improvement in its
LAI Huangyi, SUN Youxiang, JIANG Wei
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A Pitfall in Prenatal Ultrasonic Detection of Submucous Cleft Palate
Objective: We present a case with prenatal diagnosis of submucous cleft palate (SMCP) which was described using 2- and 3-dimensional (3D) ultrasonography in utero.
Jia-Qi Hu PhD +3 more
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Microcephaly and macrocephaly. A study on anthropometric and clinical data from 308 subjects [PDF]
Head circumference is the auxological parameter that most correlates with developmental anomalies in childhood. Head circumference (HC) two standard deviations (SD) below or above the mean defines microcephaly and macrocephaly, respectively.
Corsello G. +7 more
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Prenatal Ultrasound Diagnosis of Fetal Arteriovenous Malformations [PDF]
Background Fetal arteriovenous malformations may occur in all parts of the body and are mainly diagnosed by color Doppler ultrasound. However, there are few reports at home and abroad on the types of arteriovenous shunts explored by prenatal ultrasound ...
Xiaotan TAN, Hongxia YUAN
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