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Prenatal diagnosis of thrombocytopenia-absent-radius (TAR) syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10846784     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The prenatal diagnosis of thrombocytopenia-absent-radius (TAR) syndrome using ultrasound and cordocentesis in the 16th week of gestation is established. The sonographic findings detected in this case included bilateral absence of the radius and club hands with normal thumbs and metacarpals. Because of a high index of suspicion for the syndrome, cordocentesis for fetal blood analysis was performed. Thrombocytopenia, with a platelet count of 14,000/mm3, was identified. The pregnancy was electively terminated and subsequent findings confirmed the sonographic diagnosis. This report, to our knowledge, is one of a very limited number of cases published in the literature, in which the prenatal diagnosis of TAR syndrome was made.
Authors:
T Tongsong; S Sirichotiyakul; P Chanprapaph
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology     Volume:  15     ISSN:  0960-7692     ISO Abbreviation:  Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol     Publication Date:  2000 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-09-26     Completed Date:  2000-09-26     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9108340     Medline TA:  Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  256-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Abortion, Therapeutic
Adult
Cordocentesis / methods
Female
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Trimester, Second
Prenatal Diagnosis / methods*
Radius / abnormalities*,  ultrasonography
Syndrome
Thrombocytopenia / congenital*,  diagnosis*
Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods

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