Series Of Fetal Structural Abnormalities Detected By Ultrasonogram During Second Trimester Anomaly Scan
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Second trimester ultrasound scan is an important antenatal scan, which studies detailed anatomy of the fetus and identify the fetal structural anomalies and also in the management of fetal anomalies. Second trimester anatomy scan done during 18 to 22 weeks of gestation in our institution. A total of 163 second trimester ultrasound anomaly scan were done in the department of Radiodiagnosis, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital and Chennai, during the period from June 2017 to September 2017. Out of total 163 second trimester antenatal scans, abnormal USG findings detected in 26 patients. All patients with abnormal USG patients were followed up and findings were corroborated after delivery of baby or after MTP. Out of 26 pregnant women with abnormal USG findings, ten pregnant women had multiple abnormalities and 16 women had isolated abnormalities. Among isolated abnormal findings, renal system was more commonly involved. Few of pregnant women with important USG findings have been described in this article.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Sundara Raja Perumal R, Dr. Sharanya Ponni S
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