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Diagnostic sonography of the fetal genitourinary tract.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3303607     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Fetal diagnosis has vastly improved over the last decade. Ultrasound has become the imaging modality of choice. As real-time equipment has improved technologically, the ability to deduce subtle abnormalities has greatly increased. The fetal genitourinary tract may be evaluated for renal dysplasias, anomalies, or obstruction. Points of obstruction and, at times, the exact cause of obstruction may be deduced. Abnormalities of the ureter, bladder, urethra, scrotum, or reproductive system can be detected. Early diagnosis allows for proper individual or family counseling for hereditable disorders and chromosomal abnormalities. The perinatology team can be alerted to an abnormality that may require early neonatal surgical or medical intervention. Early treatment can prevent significant deterioration of renal function. The possibilities of prenatal intervention may be considered.
Authors:
H L Cohen; J O Haller
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Urologic radiology     Volume:  9     ISSN:  0171-1091     ISO Abbreviation:  Urol Radiol     Publication Date:  1987  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1987-08-28     Completed Date:  1987-08-28     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7909483     Medline TA:  Urol Radiol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  88-98     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Amniotic Fluid
Female
Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
Humans
Hydronephrosis / diagnosis
Kidney Neoplasms / diagnosis
Male
Polycystic Kidney Diseases / diagnosis
Pregnancy
Ultrasonography*
Urogenital Abnormalities*
Urogenital System / pathology
Urologic Diseases / diagnosis*

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