Prenatal detection of hydrolethalus syndrome |
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Authors: | Anna-Liisa Hartikainen-Sorri Pertti Kirkinen Riitta Herva |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Central Hospital of Oulu Kajaanintie 50, SF–90220 Oulu 22, Finland;2. Department of Pathology, University Central Hospital of Oulu Kajaanintie 50, SF–90220 Oulu 22, Finland |
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Abstract: | The prenatal diagnosis of hydrolethalus syndrome is presented on the basis of seven cases. The results demonstrate the primary importance of ultrasonography in the evaluation of this type of malformation. Already in early pregnancy, the intracranial abnormalities and the accelerated growth rate of the fetal head are demonstrable by ultrasound more easily than in ordinary ‘simple’ hydrocephalus. Diagnostic amnioncentesis in early pregnancy proved to be useless because alpha-feto-protein levels and chromosomal status were normal. |
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Keywords: | Hydrolethalus Hydrocephalus Polyhydramnios Ultrasonography |
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