Fetal Abdomen Flashcards
In what trimester have the fetal abdominal organs attained their normal adult position and structure?
Early second
In what fetal position will you see a clockwise orientation starting at spine –> stomach –> UV?
Cephalic with normal situs
What is pseudoascites?
Hypoechoic muscles mixed up for ascites
What do the umbilical arteries turn into?
Internal iliacs
In what week does hematopoiesis begin?
6th week
When does bile secretion begin?
12th week
T or F? The fetal gallbladder responds to fat ingested by the mother?
FALSE: It does not respond
Echogenicity within the stomach fluid has been seen in what case of the third-trimester?
Placental abruption- fetus swallows blood and echoes appear in the stomach
The presence of what two organs in the omphalocele is associated with a poor outcome?
Spleen
Heart
What abnormality results in a R sided cord insertion and a small AC?
Gastroschisis
Urinary ascites usually results from what?
BOO
In what conditions would a fetus have a smaller liver?
IUGR
In what conditions would a fetus have a large liver? (3)
- Immune and non-immune hydrops
- Macrosomia
- Maternal diabetes
What abnormality is associated with esophageal and duodenal atresia?
Trisomy 21
What abnormality presents with bilious vomiting of the neonate?
Midgut volvulus
