| Meningomyelocele: early detection using 3-dimensional ultrasound imaging in the family medicine center. | |
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PMID: 20207937 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A young primigravida presented to the family medicine clinic 7 weeks pregnant. Standard 2-dimensional ultrasound at 9 weeks revealed a grossly abnormal posterior brain and 2 adjacent sonolucent structures: 2 yolk sacs versus a yolk sac and cyst. Imaging by 3-dimensional ultrasound distinguished these structures, revealing a caudal cyst with continuity of fetal tissue consistent with a meningomyelocele. To date there is no documentation in the literature of a meningomyelocele diagnosed during the first trimester of pregnancy. Identification of neural tube defects early in pregnancy offers increased options to the mother and may impact long-term fetal prognosis. |
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Authors:
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Christopher P Forest; Darenie Goodman; Ricardo G Hahn |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM Volume: 23 ISSN: 1557-2625 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Board Fam Med Publication Date: 2010 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-08 Completed Date: 2010-06-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101256526 Medline TA: J Am Board Fam Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 270-2 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Family Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA. cforest@usc.edu |
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Diagnosis, Differential Early Diagnosis Family Practice* Female Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional* Meningomyelocele / ultrasonography* Pregnancy Pregnancy Trimester, First Sensitivity and Specificity Ultrasonography, Prenatal* Young Adult |
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