Normal ultrasonic size and characteristics of the fetal adrenal glands |
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| Authors: | P Jeanty F Chervenak P Grannum J C Hobbins |
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| Institution: | Department of OB-GYN, Yale University School of Medicine. 333 Cedar Street, New Haven Ct 06510, U.S.A. |
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| Abstract: | Utilizing real-time ultrasound we define the normal fetal adrenal glands from the 20th week of gestational age. The normal acoustic characteristics of the adrenals are described. Potential applications of the nomogram derived from this study are suggested. |
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| Keywords: | Real-time ultrasound Fetal growth and development Adrenal glands Prenatal diagnosis |
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