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First-trimester diagnosis of Meckel-Gruber syndrome by transabdominal sonography in a low-risk case.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8750299     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Meckel-Gruber syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder often resulting in neonatal death within a few hours of life. The condition is usually diagnosed ultrasonographically in the second trimester and earlier diagnosis has been mainly confined to high recurrence risk pregnancies. We describe the earliest non-invasive diagnosis of this condition at 12+2 weeks' gestation in a patient with no previous history using transabdominal ultrasound. Pregnancy termination was declined. Subsequent development of anhydramnios in the mid-trimester resulted in poor fetal visualization. We propose that first-trimester diagnosis of this condition is not only possible but preferable, as normal liquor volume facilitates visualization of fetal anatomy.
Authors:
J M Braithwaite; D L Economides
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Prenatal diagnosis     Volume:  15     ISSN:  0197-3851     ISO Abbreviation:  Prenat. Diagn.     Publication Date:  1995 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1996-09-19     Completed Date:  1996-09-19     Revised Date:  2005-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8106540     Medline TA:  Prenat Diagn     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1168-70     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Free Hospital, London, U.K.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Encephalocele / ultrasonography*
Fatal Outcome
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Kidney Diseases, Cystic / ultrasonography*
Polydactyly / ultrasonography*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Trimester, First
Syndrome
Ultrasonography, Prenatal*

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