Fetal Syndromes Flashcards
What is a sequence?
single defect leading to development of other defects
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What is a syndrome?
presence of 2+ embryologically unrelated anomalies occurring together. 2+ body regions are affected
pg. E 212
What is an association?
nonrandom occurence of 2+ defects
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What is amniotic band syndrome?
ruptured amnion sticks and entangles fetal parts
pg. E 212
What is the most severe condition if amniotic band syndrome is present?
limb-body wall complex
pg. E 212
What is limb-body wall complex?
fetal scoliosis
evisceration (abdominal organs taken out)
Short or no umbilical cord
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What defects are associated with amniotic band syndrome?
abdominal wall defects clubfeet ectopia cordis encephalocele extremity amputations facial clefts facial dysmorphia pg. E 212
What are the sonographic findings of amniotic band syndrome?
echogenic amniotic bands attached to fetus
at least 2 of the listed defects
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What is another name for Trisomy 13?
Patau syndrome
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What is the prognosis for Trisomy 13?
poor, 85 % die w/in first year
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What are the classifications for Trisomy 13?
Holoprosencephaly* Agenesis of the corpus callosum Microcephaly Cleft lip/palate Club foot Polydactyly IUGR Omphalocele Single umbilical artery Renal anomalies pg. E 213
What is another name for Trisomy 18?
Edward’s syndrome
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What is the prognosis of Trisomy 18?
90% die within first year
pg. H 1200 E 213
What are the classifications for Trisomy 18?
Rocker bottom feet* Strawberry shape Dolichocephaly Diaphragmatic hernia Esophageal atresia Hydrocephalus Choroid plexus cysts Clenched hands/clinodactyly pg. E 213
What characteristics are the same in Trisomy 13, 18, 21?
Heart defects
Omphalocele
Cystic Hygroma
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