OB Pathology Flashcards
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What is aneuploidy?
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An unbalanced set of chromosomes
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What is triploidy?
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Presence of an additional set of chromosomes (69 total)
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What is Trisomy?
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Presence of an extra chromosome
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What is autosomal dominant?
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One parent is usually affected by trait and it is evident in each generation
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What is autosomal recessive?
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Parents are usually unaffected and the trait may appear to skip a generation.
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What weeks do first trimester screening starts?
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- 5- 13.5 weeks
- includes a NT ( >3 mm= abnormal ) ( inner to inner)
- Blood test of beta-hCG and PAPP-A
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Know about PAPP-A and beta hCG?
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produced by trophoblastic tissue, low levels may indicate abnormal implantation, poor placentation or Trisomy 21.
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What weeks is Chorionic Villi Sampling done?
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9 - 12 weeks
- samples placenta
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What is involved in a quad screen?
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- maternal serum alpha feto protein (MSAFP)
- hCG
- unconjugated estriol (uE3)
- Inhibin-A
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What is AFP produced by?
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Produced primarily by the fetal liver. Crosses placenta into maternal serum, can be easily identifiable.
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What are the labs for Turners Syndome? ( Trisomy 18)
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- decreased MS-AFP
- decreased hCG
- decreased uE3
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What are the labs for Trisomy 21? ( Down syndrome)
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- decreased MS-AFP
- increased hCG
- decreased uE3
- increased Inhibin A
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What weeks is a amniocentesis done?
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- 16 weeks gestation
- evaluate fluid levels of AFP
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When does the blastocyst implant in the endometrium?
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- 7 days after fertilization
- outer lining consists of trophoblasts, produces progesterone to extend life of corpus luteum
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What is a morula?
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- located at isthmus
- enters uterus 4 days after fertilization
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What is a Blastomere?
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- dividing fertilized ovum
- located within ampulla of fallopian tube
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What is hCG?
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Glycoprotein produced by trophoblastic cells and later by placenta
- doubles every 2 - 3 days
- PLATEAUS AROUND 8 - 9 WEEKS, THEN DECLINES
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When does the heart start to beat?
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by 6 weeks
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What is decidual basalis?
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where the blastocyst implants; maternal contribution to placenta
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What is decidual capsularis?
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closes over and surround the blastocyst
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What is the decidual parietalis/ decidua vera?
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hormonal influence on the uninvolved endometrial tissue
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How much does the gestational sac grow per day?
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1 mm / day
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What level does the hCG need to be to visualize a sac?
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1000 - 2000 mIu/ml transvaginally
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When is a yolk sac visible?
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- 5 weeks LMP
- should be seen by 7 weeks
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What is the normal size of the yolk sac?
> 5.6 mm between 5 and 10 weeks
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What is the most accurate method for dating a pregnancy?
CRL
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How much does a embryo grow per day?
1mm/day
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What is rhomboencephalon?
anechoic structure seen in posterior portion of embryonic/ fetal brain from the 8th to the 11th weeks part of normal development of CNS
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When should the midgut herniate back into the embryo?
herniates through umbilical cord around 9 weeks
| - herniate back into the abdomen by 12 weeks
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When is the cut off for termination of a pregnancy?
20 weeks
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What is a complete abortion?
all products of conception is expelled
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What is a incomplete abortion?
part of products expelled while some remain in uterus
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What is a spontaneous abortion? (SAB)
Usually occurs 1-3 weeks after demise
- most occur before 16 weeks
- no known cause of the miscarriage: can be uterus, no corpus luteum, chromosomal abnormalities
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What is a missed abortion?
presence of embryo without cardiac activity
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What is a threatened abortion?
future of the pregnancy may be in jeopardy but pregnancy continues
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What is an anembryonic pregnancy?
- AKA Blighted ovum
| - embryo does not develop or stops early and cannot be visualized
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What is a septic abortion?
abortion with non sterile instruments or from infection or retained products of conception
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What is an ectopic pregnancy?
implantation of fertilized ovum at any location other then endometrium
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What is the most dangerous ectopic pregnancy location?
Cornual / interstitial
| - if ruptured, hemorrhage
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What is gestational trophoblastic disease?
Abnormal proliferation of trophoblastic tissue
| - " molar pregnancy"
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What is Choriocarcinoma?
Malignant metastatic gestational trophoblastic disease that can metastasize to lung, liver, brain, bone, GI tract, and skin
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What is Gastroschisis?
protrusion of the intestines into amniotic cavity
- occurs lateral to umbilical cord insert to the right normally
- no membrane
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What is an Omphalocele?
Intestines fail to return to abdomen covered by a membrane
- cardiac defects
- trisomy 13 and 18
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What is bladder extrophy?
Exposure or protrusion of the bladder on anterior wall
- associated with genital
- bladder not visualized in 30 minutes
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Esophageal Atresia
No stomach visualized
| - polyhydramnios
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What is duodenal atresia?
" double bubble"
- cardiac and vertebral anomalies
- association with trisomy 21
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What is meconium peritonitis?
Small bowel perforation in utero
| - fetal bowel obstruction caused by intestinal atresia
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Hyperechoic bowel
Similar to or greater than echogenicity of bone
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Ascites
Most commonly associated with hydrops fetalis
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How much space should the fetal heart occupy?
1/3
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What is the optimal time to evaluate the fetal heart?
18-24 weeks
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Explain the fetal circulation
- Oxygenated blood from placenta to fetus through cord
- ductus venous bypasses liver to send blood to right atrium
- foramen ovale shunts some blood of RA to LA
- ductus arteriosus oxygen rich blood from pulmonary artery into aortic arch to circulate through fetus
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What part of heart is closest to spine?
Left atrium
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What is the degree in which the heart points?
45 degrees to left anterior chest wall
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What ventricle does the RVOT arise from?
Right ventricle
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Know about the Aortic Arch
- candy cane
| - head and neck vessels arise from arch
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Know about ductal larch
- hockey stick
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Know about Tracheal or 3 vessel view
Level of 4 chamber heart
Ensures orientation
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What is a Ventricular Septal Defect? (VSD)
- most common defect postnatally
- incomplete closure of interventricular foramen and failure of membranous part of IV septum
- associated with other cardiac anomalies
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What is Atrial Septal Defect? (ASD)
Any opening between atria is referred to as an atrial Septal Defect.
- most commonly ostium secundum defect
- associated with variety of cardiac and chromosome abnormalities
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What is hypoplastic right heart syndrome?
Occurs due to pulmonary atresia with intact ventricle septum
- absent or very small RV
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What is hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
Small left ventricle due to decreased blood flow into or out of left ventricle.
- absent or very small left ventricle
- hypoplastic or atretic mitral valve and aorta
- primary abnormalities: aortic stenosis
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Know about transposition of the great vessels
Origins of great vessels are transposed so aorta arises from right ventricle and pulmonary trunk arises from left ventricle.
- parallel vessels DO NOT CROSS EACHOTHER
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What is Truncus Arteriosus?
A single large vessel arises from the base of the heart instead of two separate outflow tracts
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Why is ectopic cordis?
All or part of the heart is located outside of the fetal chest
- associated with omphalocele in Pentalogy of Cantrell
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What is double outlet right ventricle?
Both the pulmonary artery and aorta arise from the right ventricle.
- associated with maternal diabetes, alcohol,
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What is characterized as a cardiac tumor?
Rhabdomyomas, cardiac fibromas, myxomas, teratomas
- rhabdomyomas: tuberous sclerosis
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What is a Atrioventricular (A-V) canal Defect?
AKA: Endocardial cushion Defect
- atrial and Septal defects from failure of the common AV orifice to separate into mitral and tricuspid valves, results in Defect in crux ( center) of the heart
- increased risk for trisomy 21
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What is Tetralogy of Fallot?
VSD, overriding aorta, stenosis of right outflow tract (pulmonic stenosis), right ventricular hypertrophy
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What is ebsteins anomaly?
Malformation of the tricuspid valve with low insertion, grossly enlarged right atrium
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What is ventricular hypertrophy?
In utero hypertrophy is most commonly associated with cardiac outlet obstruction but may also be associated with maternal diabetes
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What is cardiosplenic syndrome?
Asplenia and polysplenia are defects or lateralization
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What is the normal ranges of the fetal heart beat in the first trimester?
Prior 6 weeks: 100-115
After 6 weeks - 8 weeks: 144-159
After 9 weeks: 120-160
- plateaus
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What is a heart arrhythmia?
Arrhythmias can be due to premature ventricular contraction's (PVC) or premature atrial contractions PAC
- associated with maternal caffeine intake, cigarette smoking, alcohol
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What is Tachycardia?
Heartbeat greater than 180 BPM
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What is Bradycardia?
Fetal heart be less than 100 BPM
- Heartbeat less than 80 BPM equals poor prognosis
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What is pleural effusion?
Most commonly diagnosed fetal intrathoracic abnormality isolated or in association with other abnormalities like hydrops fetalis
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What is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)?
– CDH is the most common developmental abnormality of the diaphragm
Two sites: Bochdalek and morgagni
– Mediastinal shift's is most recognizable sonographic feature
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What is pulmonary sequestration?
Uncommon malformation in which a mass of nonfunctioning pulmonary tissue separate from the long. This mass receives its blood supply from the systemic circulation (aorta ) and not does not communicate with the bronchial tree
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What is congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation/congenital pulmonary airway malformation?
Unilateral condition characterized by the replacement of normal long parenchyma by abnormal tissue, which often includes visible cysts
- type one: one or more large cysts > 2cm
- type 2: multiple small cysts <1-2 cm
- Type 3: multiple small cysts, too small to be resolved by ultrasound beam so lung appears hyperechoic
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When does the neural tube close?
Six weeks
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Which plane is the best to image for spina bifida?
Transverse
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The atrium of the lateral ventricle needs to measure less than?
Less then 10 mm
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What is the proper measurement of the cisterna magna?
Normal > 3 mm
| Abnormal < 10 mm
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When do neural tube defect's occur?
When the neural tube fails to completely close by six weeks gestation
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What is anencephaly?
Congenital absence of the cerebral hemispheres and cranial vault
- fetal cranium should be identifiable by 12 weeks, 15 weeks at the latest
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What is acrania (exencephaly)?
A crania is the developmental abnormality in which the cranium is partially or completely absent with the development of abnormal brain tissue
- this Lethal anomaly has elevated levels of MS – AFP
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What is a encephalocele? (Cephalocele)
Herniation of brain and meninges or meninges in CSF through a cranial defect
- associated with Meckel-Gruber syndrome
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What is spina bifida?
Spina bifida is a general term for lack of closure of the vertebral column
- Meningocele: herniation of meninges and CSF through a spinal Defect
- meningomyelocele: herniation of meninges and neural elements through spinal Defect
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What is Arnold Chiari malformation?
- lemon shape head
- banana sign cerebellum
- hydrocephalus - ventricle >10 mm
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What is Iniencephaly?
Rare malformation in which the occiput is fused to the cervical region
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What is ventriculomegaly/hydrocephalus?
Dilatation of the ventricular system secondary to an increase in the volume of cerebrospinal fluid
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What is holoprosencephaly?
Absent or incomplete diverticulation of the forebrain into the cerebral hemispheres and lateral ventricles
Trisomy 13
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What is the most severe type of holoprosencephaly?
Most severe is Alobar
- Semi lobar
- lobar ( least severe form)
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What is hydranencephaly?
Destructive disorder due to bilateral internal carotid artery occlusion or malformation
- total lack of cerebral hemispheres with intact and normally developed meninges and skull
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What is Dandy-Walker malformation?
Complete or partial absence of cerebellar vermis and posterior fossa cystic dilatation communicating with the 4th ventricle
- 80% hydrocephalus fetuses
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Agenesis of Corpus Callosum
Development of the corpus callosum should be complete by 20 weeks
- can be complete or partial can be associated with chromosomal or other anomalies
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What is vein of Galen aneurysm?
Rare arteriovenous malformation causing increased flow through vein of Galen
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What are choroid plexus cysts?
Small cysts within the choroid plexus are common.
- trisomy 18
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What is the most common intracranial tumor?
Teratomas are most common lesions
- others: epidermoids, germinomas, glioastomas, craniopharyngomas
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What is Lissencephaly?
Caused by abnormal migration of neurons
| - condition in which the brain lacks sulcu and gyri, appears smooth
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What is Schizencephaly?
Malformation characterized by clefts in cerebral hemispheres in region of primary fissures
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What is Porencephaly?
Presence of cystic areas within the cerebral parenchyma
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What is a sacrococcygeal teratomas?
Tumor arises from coccyx and sacrum
Increased AFP
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What is Caudal Regression Syndrome?
Includes a spectrum of skeletal anomalies of the lower spine and lower limb's, such as sacral aGenesis, lumbar spine or even lower thoracic aGenesis
- diabetic mothers
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What is scoliosis and kyphosis?
Abnormal curvature of the spine may involve any segment, but most frequently the thoracolumbar region is affected
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What is the measurement of the neck?
exceeds 6 mm between 15 and 21 weeks
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What is hypotelorism?
Decreased intraorbital distance.
| - associated with syndromes and holoprosencephaly
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What is hypertelorism?
Increased intraorbital distance
| - associated with anterior cephalocele and many symptoms
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Facial clefting: Cleft lip and palate
- most common congenital facial abnormality
| - associated with multiple syndromes
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What is a median cleft lip?
Midline malformation with/without cleft palate
| - goes along with holoprosencephaly
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What is micrognathia?
small jaw
- associated with syndromes, chromosomal abnormalities
- trisomy 18
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What is frontal bossing?
prominent forehead due to absent nasal bone
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What is a epignathus?
Pharyngeal teratoma which protrudes from the fetal mouth
| - large complex cystic mass that may hyperextend the neck
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What is a cervical teratoma?
on or around the neck. Complex cystic/solid mass near the fetal head
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What is the nuchal fold/ nuchal thickening?
Increased soft tissue thickness at the posterior aspect of the neck
- trisomy 21
- > 6 mm, measured between 15-21 weeks
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What is a cystic hygroma?
benign development anomaly of lymphatic system origin in which single or multiple cystic areas surround the neck
- large hygromas are associated with fetal hydrops
- Turners (18) and down syndrome
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When can you see fetal kidneys?
12-14 weeks
| - appear hypoechoic
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What are the measurements of the renal pelvis?
- 13-20 weeks: < 5 mm = normal
- 20-30 weeks: 5-10 mm = probably normal; follow up
- 30- term: > 10mm = 85% have anatomic anomaly
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When can we start to see the fetal bladder?
as early as 10 weeks
| - routinely seen by 16 weeks
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Know about adrenal glands
can mimic the kidney in cases of renal agenesis
- see a flat adrenal glad = no kidney
* adrenal glands take the shape of a kidney
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What is renal agenesis?
absence of one or both kidneys
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What is a unilateral renal agenesis associated with?
single umbilical artery
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Know about bilateral renal agenesis?
- Potters syndrome
- consists of bilateral renal agenesis
- pulmonary hypoplasia
- face and limb deformities
* **** Oligohydramnios
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What is Autosomal Recessive Polycystic kidney disease/ Potters syndrome type 1?
Inherited disorder characterized by symmetric renal enlargement by multiple small cysts
- cause enlargement of total renal size
- echogenic
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What is Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney (MCDK) / Potters Type 2?
Obstruction of kidney during its development leads to formation of cysts which replace renal parenchyma
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What is a Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction (UPJ)?
most common cause of fetal hydronephrosis
- obstruction of urine flow from the renal pelvis into ureter
- bilateral severe obstruction, oligo will occur
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What is a Ureterovesicular Obstruction?
- least common cause of hydro
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What is a ureteral duplication with ectopic ureterocele?
Duplication of ureters, upper pole will insert ectopically and result in a ureterocele (herniation of distal ureter into bladder)
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Know about Bladder Outlet Obstructions?
Most are found in male fetuses
- Males: PUV most common
- Females: cloacal malformation or urethral atresia
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What is Posterior Urethral Valve Obstruction (PUV)?
Folds of the urethra act as valves and obstruct urinary flow
- "keyhole bladder"
- can have oligo
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What is Urethral Atresia?
Complete obstruction as the urethra is absent.
- no amniotic fluid after 16 weeks
- pulmonary hypoplasia
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What is a Cloacal Malformation?
Convergence of GI and genitourinary tracts. Single opening in perineum which empties both systems, can be obstructed
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What is Prune Belly Syndrome?
- AKA: Eagle- Barrett syndrome
- weakened abdominal wall musculature in conjunction with massively dilated bladder, ureters, and kidneys
- most common cause is PUV
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Normal findings in male fetuses....
- undescended testes: normally descend into scrotum between 26- 34 weeks gestation
- hydroceles: small hydroceles are common
- abnormal formation of penis
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Normal findings in female fetuses....
Hydrometrocolpos
| - ovarian cysts
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What is rhizomelia?
shortening of proximal segment of long bones
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What is mesomelia?
Shortening of the middle segment of an extremity (Radius, ulna)
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What is acromelia?
Shortening of distal segment (hand, foot)
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What Is micromelia?
Shortened extremities
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What is phocomelia?
Absent segment of an extremity
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What is Amelia?
Complete absence of an extremity
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What is polydactyly?
presence of more than five digits
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What is syndactyly?
soft tissue or bony fusion of digits
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What is characterized as severe micromelia?
when a long bone measures more than 4 SD below mean for gestational age
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What is Thanatophoric Dysplasia?
- most common lethal dysplasia
- Cloverleaf Skull***
- severe micromelia
- hypoplastic thorax
- male dominance
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What is Achondrogenesis?
Lethal form of short-limbed dysplasia
- Type 1: Autosomal recessive , most severe
- Type 2: Autosomal Dominant, less severe,
- ---------large head, small chest, cleft lip/palate, decreased cranial ossification
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What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 2?
Disorder of production, secretion or function of collagen, the earliest diagnosis of OI type 2 been reported at 1.5 weeks
- Fragile bones and fractured
- bell shaped thorax
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What is congenital hypophosphatasia?
bone demineralization disorder resulting from low levels of serum and tissue alkaline phosphatase
- bowing of long bones
- increased echogenicity of falx cerebri
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What is Campomelic Dysplasia?
Short bent or bowed long bones (lower extremity)
- narrow thorax
- CNS and renal anomalies
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What is Homozygous Dominant Achondroplasia?
Rhizomelic dwarfism, limb bowing, lordotic spine and a bulky head
- possible cloverleaf head
* one parent has to have heterozygous achondroplasia
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What is Short- Rib Polydactyly Syndrome?
Rare lethal dysplasia characterized by polydactyly and an extremely small thorax. Death results from respiratory insufficiency
- polydactyly
- narrow thorax
- micromelia
- cardiac, renal, cleft anomalies
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What is heterozygous achondroplasia?
- non lethal
- most common form of genetic skeletal dysplasia
- FL short
- frontal bossing
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Know about the other forms of osteogenesis imperfecta
- non lethal forms
- type 1: most common, femur bowing
- Type 4: not detected prenatally
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What is Polydactyly?
More than the normal number of digits of the hand and foot
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What is Arthrogryposis?
Part of fetal akinesia deformation sequence characterized by multiple joint contractures
- lack of fetal movement
- talipes bilaterally
- small thorax, polihydramnios
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What is Radial Ray Abnormalities?
Hypoplasia or aplasia of the radius in seen in many syndromes and conditions
- Holt-Oram
- Thrombocytopenia- absent radius (TAR)
- trisomy 18
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What is Clinodactyly?
Permanent curvature of 5th digit
- secondary to hypoplastic middle phalanx
- Trisomy 21
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What is Syndactyly?
Fusion of digits
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What is Clubfoot Deformity (Talipes)?
Can be genetic or environmental
- abnormal relationship between the tarsal bones and calcaneous
- Environment: Oligo, amniotic band, uterine tumors
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What is Rocker Bottom Foot?
Bottom of feet appears "rocker bottom", or convexes outward
| - Trisomy 18 and other anomalies
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What is Sirenomelia?
Lower extremity fusion and abnormal or absent foot structures
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What are the functions of the placenta?
- conversion of fetal steroids to estrogen
- secretion of progesterone
- secretion of hCG
- exchange of oxygen, waste products, and nutrients between fetus and mother
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What is the placenta formed by?
proliferation of chorionic villi (chorion frondosum) proliferate and the maternal decidua basalis
- functional units of the placenta are Cotyledon
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What is a circumvallate placenta?
small central chorionic ring surrounded by thickened amnion and chorion
- may separate from uterine wall, threaten abortion
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What is Circummarginate Placenta?
Central attachment of the membranes without a central ring
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What is a Succenturiate Placenta?
Accessory Cotyledon with vascular connections to the main placenta
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What is a Bipartite Placenta?
placenta divided into two lobes but united by primary vessels and membranes
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What is annular placenta
Ring shaped placenta
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What is considered placentaomegaly?
- Normal: < 5 cm AP
| - Placentomegaly: > 5 cm AP
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What is a Placenta Previa?
Placenta tissue encroaching upon the cervix and/or crossing the internal os
- caused by low implantation of blastocyst
- diagnosed in third trimester best due to "placental migration"
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What is a complete placenta previa?
placenta covers internal os completely
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What is a partial previa?
placenta covering the internal os partially
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What is a marginal placenta previa?
Placenta close to internal os but not covering the cervix
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What is a low lying placenta?
placenta in lower uterine segment within 2 cm from internal os
