Class 18: Fetal Skeleton Anomalies Flashcards
another name for skeletal dysplasia?
osteochondro dysplasia
define osteochondro dysplasia
abnormal development of cartilage & bones
incidence of skeletal dysplasias are common. T/F?
false
3 associations with osteochondro dysplasia?
- polyhydramnios
- fetal hydrops
- decreased fetal activity with lethal types
skeletal dysplasias are always seen with US. T/F?
false
when do signs of skeletal dysplasia usually manifest?
late 2nd trimester
skeletal dysplasias may not be severe enough to be detected. T/F?
true
what should the sonographer document when assessing fetal limbs? (4)
- existence
- length
- position
- ossification
how to evaluate skeletal dysplasia on US (7)
- limb shortening
- bone contour
- degree of ossification
- thoracic circumference & shape
- hand & foot anomalies
- face & face profile
- other associated anomalies
what is rhizomelia?
shortened proximal extremity (humerus & femurs)
what is mesomelia?
middle limb segment shortened (radius, ulna, tibia, fibula)
what is acromelia?
distal extremity shortening (phalanges & metacarpals)
what is micromelia?
shortening of entire extremity
what is amelia?
absence of entire extremity
what is the most common lethal skeletal dysplasia?
thanatophoric dysplasia
what is the cause of thanatophoric dysplasia?
unknown
5 characteristics of thanatophoric dysplasia?
- very flat vertebral bodies
- extreme micromelia, especially rhizomelia
- telephone receiver long bones
- narrow thorax
- champagne cork app
the following abnormalities are associated with which dysplasia?
- macrocephaly
- frontal bossing
- horseshoe kidney
- imperforate anus
- atrial septal defects
- cloverleaf skull
- massive polyhydramnios
thanatophoric dysplasia
characteristics of type 1 thanatophoric dysplasia?
short & curved femur
flat vertebral bodies
characteristics of type 2 thanatophoric dysplasia?
short & straight femur
flat vertebral bodies
craniosynostosis –> cloverleaf skull
achondrogenesis is a lethal form of dysplasia. T/F?
true