Congenital Abnormalities and Their Identification Flashcards
Which trisomy is Down’s syndrome?
Trisomy 21
Which trisomy is Edward’s syndrome and what is the prognosis?
- Trisomy 18
2. Most die soon after birth
What is this a presentation of?
Newly born child, small chin, low-set ears, rocker-bottom feet, VSD.
Edward’s syndrome
Which trisomy is Patau’s syndrome and what is the prognosis?
- Trisomy 13
2. Most die soon after birth
What is this a presentation of?
Newly born child, microcephaly, holoprosencephaly, exophthalmos, cleft-lip and palate.
Patau’s syndrome
When does chorionic villus sampling take place?
11-13 weeks
What is this describing?
Placenta is sampled transabdominally under continuous USS.
Chorionic villus sampling
What is the process after the initial harvesting in chorionic villus sampling?
- Karyotyping using FISH and PCR takes 2 days
2. Enzyme and gene probe analysis takes 3 weeks using array-CGH
What are the risks involved in chorionic villus sampling?
- Miscarriage risk of 1-2%
- Increased risk of transmission of blood-borne viruses
- Anti-D needed in Rh-ve
When is amniocentesis carried out?
From 16 weeks
What is this describing?
Aspiration of amniotic fluid containing foetal cells shed from skin, small needle passed transabdominally under continuous USS.
Amniocentesis
What is amniocentesis used for and what is the process after initial harvesting?
- Can diagnose foetal infections like CMV
2. Karyotyping using FISH and PCR takes 2 days
What are the risks involved in amniocentesis?
- Miscarriage risk of 1%
2. Anti-D needed in Rh-ve
What is the non-invasive screening method for trisomy (retard cunt) disorders?
Cell free foetal DNA
What CNS abnormalities does the anomaly scan identify?
- Spina bifida
2. Anencephaly (incompatible with life)