| Prenatal microcephaly: can we be more accurate? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19168823 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Consultation regarding isolated fetal microcephaly is especially difficult in a genetically heterogeneous population, as one of the factors associated with head circumference difference is ethnicity. The study presents four women referred to the neuro-fetal clinic for isolated fetal microcephaly. All fetuses had normal chromosomes, no structural abnormalities, or evidence of intrauterine infection or intoxication. Their head circumference measurements were 2 to 3 standard deviations below average for age on repeat ultrasound and fetal magnetic resonance imaging. Striking differences in chart placements were found between different professionals using different charts. In all children, measured head circumference after birth/termination was within normal limits. This study suggests that national charts should be built measuring fetal size adjusted for ethnicity and based on a genetically heterogeneous population. The charts should be customized between different professionals assessing prenatal and postnatal head circumference. |
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Authors:
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Itai Berger |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of child neurology Volume: 24 ISSN: 1708-8283 ISO Abbreviation: J. Child Neurol. Publication Date: 2009 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-01-26 Completed Date: 2009-09-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8606714 Medline TA: J Child Neurol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 97-100 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Neuro-Fetal Clinic, Neuro-Pediatric Unit, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel. itberg@hadassah.org.il |
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Adult Cephalometry / methods Female Fetus / pathology Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods* Microcephaly / diagnosis*, pathology Pregnancy Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods* |
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