Module 10: Fetal Skeletal Dysplasia's Flashcards
When does endochondral ossification begin?
10 menstrual weeks
When do the mandible and maxilla ossify?
8 to 10 menstrual weeks
When does the clavicle ossify?
After the mandible and maxilla
ALL long bones ossify by the end of when?
1st trimester
Secondary epiphyseal ossification of the distal femur should occur when?
32 weeks or greater
Secondary epiphyseal ossification of the distal humerus should occur by?
> 38 weeks
What may delay the progression of the secondary epiphyseal ossification center?
IUGR
What is the femoral growth rate until 27 weeks?
3 mm/wk
What is the femoral growth rate from 28 weeks until term?
1 mm/wk
What are four indications for skeletal dysplasia?
Specific genetic risk, apparent limb abnormality, associated abnormality, abnormal amniotic fluid level
What are the three errors of morphogenesis?
Malformation, deformation, and disruption
What does malformation mean in terms of errors of morphogenesis?
Abnormal formation of tissue (could be genetic or due to maternal drug use)
What does deformation mean in terms of errors of morphogenesis?
Normally developed, but abnormal force alters structure shape
What is something that could cause deformation?
Oligohydramnios
What does disruption mean in terms of errors of morphogenesis?
Normally developed, but abnormal interference causes tissue destruction
What are some examples of disruption?
Vascular occlusion (limb reduction), and tearing (amniotic bands) causing tissue destruction
What are the five patterns of shortening?
Rhizomelia, mesomelia, acromelia, micromelia, and phocomelia
What is rhizomelia?
Shortening of the proximal portion of limbs
What is mesomelia?
Shortening of the middle portion of limbs
What is acromelia?
Shortening of the distal portion of limbs
What is micromelia?
Shortening of all portions of limbs
What is phocomelia?
Shortening of the hands and feet attached to the body
How many standard deviations are shortened bones?
> 4
What kind of follow up would a 2-4 SD require?
Follow up in 2-4 weeks to ensure normal growth