Embryology and Teratogenicity

Question 1

oncofertility

Answer 1

Remove eggs before cancer treatment to become pregnant later

Question 2

Hydatidiform Mole

Answer 2

genetic abnormality -> only trophoblast proliferates not the embryo. Trophoblast cells will secrete hCG (like normal pregnancy). Prenatal diagnosis by ultrasound will show absence of an embryo

Question 3

Scheduled congenital conditions (that needs to be reported)

Answer 3

1. All structural malformations
2. Chromosomal abnormalities
3. Four medical conditions: Cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroidism, thalassaemia major