weird beans Flashcards
which type of arrhythmia is high risk for associated abnormalities
bradycardia (<100bpm)
microcalcification in the __ is an EICF
papillary muscle
- LV most common
EICF increased risk of trisomy __
13
if mother >35y also slight risk of 21
what is the most common of all congenital malformations
congenital heart disease
congenital heart disease associated with trisomy __
18 (99%)
13 (90%)
21 (50%)
levocardia aka
situs solitus
normal heart position and axis
mediastinal shift
heart displaced
normal axis
dextroposition
heart displaced to the right
normal axis
dextrocardia
apex to the right
heart in right chest
which view is helpful for assessing transposition of great vessels
long axis outflow tracts
cardiac anomalies seen in 4CH view
atrial septal defect
ventricular septal defect
atrioventricular defect
small left ventricle
enlarged right atrium
intracardiac masses
what is the most common form of ASD
ostium secundum (near the foramen ovale)
an ostium __ is located inferior to the foramen ovale
ostium primum
where is the sinus venosus ASD located
near the SVC
VSD associated with __
chromosomal anomalies
DM
atrioventricular septal defect aka
endocardial cushion defect
atrioventricular canal malformation
associated anomaly with AVSD
trisomy 21 (40%)
small left ventricle aka
hypoplastic left heart
hypoplastic left heart associated with __
coarctation of aorta
- stenosis, atresia, mitral valve atresia
which cardiac anomaly will you see hypertrophied LV wall
hypoplastic left heart
coarctation of the aorta high association with which chromosomal anomaly
Turner syndrome
Ebstein anomaly aka
enlarge right atrium
what causes ebstein anomaly
downward displacement of the tricuspid valve leaflets (can be near the moderator band)
50% have other heart defects
benign tumour of striated muscle; although can be extra cardiac, this is the most common cardiac mass
rhabdomyoma
sono appearance of rhabdomyoma
hyperechoic
usually multiple
can be intra or extra cardiac
rhabdomyomas often associated with __
tuberou sclerosis (angiofibroma, epilepsy, intellectual disability)
causes of rhabdomyoma
congestive heart failure
pericardial effusion
hydrops
fetal demise
cardiac anomalies seen in outflow tract views
overriding aorta
tetralogy of Fallot
truncus arteriosus
complete transposition of great vessels
double outlet right ventricle
aorta positioned over a VSD instead of over the LV
overriding aorta
with an overriding aorta, the aorta is displaced to the __
right
overriding aorta associated with __
tetralogy of Fallot
tetralogy of Fallot
overriding aorta
VSD
RVOT/pulmonary stenosis (small PA)
RV hypertrophy
if the PA looks smaller than the Ao in the 3vv, what is the likely concern
pulmonary stenosis
- tetralogy of Fallot
single arterial trunk arising from the heart
truncus arteriosus
truncus arteriosus can be difficult to differentiate from a severe __
tetralogy of Fallot
if you only see 2 vessels in the 3vv what might you be dealing with
truncus arteriosus
if the great vessels do not cross, but run parallel in the outflow tract views, what might be the problem
complete transposition of the great vessels
- Ao arises from RV and PA from LV
- normal atrioventricular connections
when the PA and most of the Ao arise from the RV
double outlet right ventricle
***VSD present
*great vessels may run parallel to each other
*similar to overriding aorta but with stenosis to the PA
failure of fetal heart to adequately pump blood throughout fetus
fetal congestive heart failure
end stage cardiac failure results in __
hydrops
causes of fetal congestive heart failure
arrhythmia
anemia
CHD
cystic hygroma
sono features of fetal congestive heart failure
hydrops
cardiomegaly
abnormal myocardial function
Doppler findings in umb v and artery
decreased AC:HeartC ratio
cardiomegaly
why is the abnormal closure of ductus arteriosus before birth NOT a catastrophic event
foramen ovale still open
still causes strain on baby
why might the ductus arteriosus close prematurely
certain drugs
*indomethacin (rx for premature labour)
*NSAIDS
causes for fetal hepatomegaly
isoimmunization
TORCH infection
causes for fetal liver calcification
most idiopathic
also
- tumours
- TORCH infections
- vascular accidents
cause for fetal splenomegaly
isoimmunization
infections
overgrowth disorders (Beckwith-Wiedemann)
hepatosplenomegaly, microcephaly, visceromegaly, macrosomia, macroglossia, omhalocele
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
cariosplenic syndromes
asplenia
polysplenia
does non-visualization of the GB indicate anomalies
not necessarily
treatment for cholelithiasis or sludge seen in fetal gb
none, may resolve
expectant after birth
ddx of choledochal cyst
duodenal atresia
most common malignant tumour in fetus
neuroblastoma of adrenal
a persistent right umbilical vein typically __ the left UV
replaces
- though may coexist
which way does a persistent right UV course in relation to the in SAX
‘poking’ the stom
*curves toward stom
*GB seen to the left of the UV
persistent right UV connects with the __ and curves __ the stomach
connects with the right portal vein
curves TOWARD the stomach
what are likely causes of echoes seen within fetal stomach
blood in amniotic fluid (swallowed)
third trimester (prominent rugae, venix caseosa)
stomach dilatation could suggest __
gastric outlet obstruction
- duodenal atresia
- pyloric/gastric atresia
what is the prognosis of isolated situs inversus
good if isolated
- complete transposition of thoracic and abdominal organs and great vessels
what is frequently associated with partial situs inversus
cardiac and splenic anomalies
causes for small bowel obstruction
atresia
midgut volvulus (malrotation)
intussusception
cystic fibrosis (meconium ileus)
** may result in bowel perforation
1/3 of small bowel obstructions occur in the __
jejunum or ileum
sono appearance of small bowel obstruction
dilated fluid-filled loops of bowel >7mm
enlarged stomach
(with high level obstructions)
increased peristalsis
polyhydramnios
(with high level obstructions)
what is the most common form of intestinal atresia and is highest resulting in obstruction
duodenal atresia
duodenal atresia associated with ___
trisomy 21
sono features of duodenal atresia
‘double bubble’ sign
+/- polyhydramnios
- usually > 24w GA
if the bubbles do not connect in the ‘double bubble’ sign, what is the dx
NOT duodenal atresia
distal ileum obstructed with muconium, associated with cystic fibrosis
meconium ileus
sono features of meconium ileus
dilated, ECHOGENIC, fluid filled loops of bowel
+/- polyhydramnios
reactive, sterile chemical peritonitis secondary to small bowel perforation
meconium peritonitis
sono feautres of meconium peritonitis
intraperitoneal calcifications
ascites (usually echogenic)
+/- polyhydramnios
termination (closure) of the anal canal
anorectal atresia
anorectal atresia associated with __
VACTERL syndrome
**any 3 of:
Vertebral anomalies
Anal atresia
Cardiac anomalies
Traceo-Esophageal abnormalities
Renal/urinary anomalies
Limb defect
what is VACTERL syndrome
any 3 of:
Vertebral anomalies
Anal atresia
Cardiac anomalies
Traceo-Esophageal abnormalities
Renal/urinary anomalies
Limb defect
dilated rectosigmoid colon (tubular cystic structure in posterior pelvis) and some VACTERL anomalies – likely dx?
anorectal atresia
the higher the atresia in the bowel, the greater the risk of __
polyhydramnios
(altered swallowing)
tracheoesophageal fistula and VACTERL syndrome are associated findings of __
esophageal atresia
sono findings of isolated esophageal atresia
stomach not visualized
polyhydramnios
blind ended, fluid filled pouch in the neck
**often not seen until >28w GA
sono features of esophageal atresia WITH tracheoesophageal fistula
stomach usually seen
polyhydramnios in 1/3
pouch sign (cystic structure in pharynx area)
echogenic bowel pitfalls
high frequency transducer
can be normal in 3rd trimester (meconium)
common causes/associations of echogenic bowel
trisomy 21 (also 13, 18, Turner)
intra amniotic bleeding
abnormal bowel
cystic fibrosis
CMV (TORCH infection)
IUGR
abnormal ascites within the peritoneal cavity (if seen) will be __ to the abdominal muscles and ribs
deep
herniation of abdominal organs into base of umbilical cord after 12w GA
omphalocele
lab findings with omphalocele
increased MSAFP
- covered with membranes; considered OPEN because not covered with skin
trisomy 18 and cardiac abnormalities are most prevalent associations of __
omphalocele
omphalocele that only contains bowel is considered __ risk
higher
sono appearance of bowel alongside omphalocele
normal; not thickened
IUGR, clenched hands, cardiac anomalies, CPC, NTD, hydrocephalus, CDH, omphalocele
trisomy 18
trisomy 18 markers
IUGR, clenched hands, cardiac anomalies, CPC, NTD, hydrocephalus, CDH, omphalocele
contents of a ‘giant’ omphalocele
liver and bowel
increased risk of dystocia so csec required
associated sundromes with omphalocele
trisomy 18
beckwith wiedmann
cloacal exstrophy
pentalogy of Cantrell
meckel-gruber
trisomy 13
trisomy 21
polyploidy
normal cord insertion, cleft defect with extrusion of bowel to the RIGHT
gastroschisis
lab findings with gastroscisis
increased MSAFP
no covering membrane
appearance of bowel with gastroschisis
free floating in amniotic fluid
may be thickened
common for bowel obstruction
sono features of gastroschisis
no limiting (covering) membrane
sometimes includes liver (rare)
50% of fetuses small for dates
associations with gastroschisis
rare association with other anomalies or syndromes
often isolated finding
syndromes associated with anterior andominal wall defects
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
Pentalogy of Cantrell
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
placental endocrine dysfunction with
omphalocele
macroglossia
macrosomia (hepatosplenic visceromegaly)
microcephaly
Petalogy of Cantrell
** very rare
ectopia cordis (heart outside chest)
abdominal wall defect (most commonly omphalocele)
disruption of distal sternum
disruption of anterior diaphragm
disruption of diaphragmatic pericardium
sono features of pentalogy of Cantrell
mid-anterior abd wall defect
ectopic heart
PE and PCE
craniofascial anomalies
ascites
2VC
may be associated with chromosomal anomalies
bladder exstrophy
bladder and related structures are turned INSIDE OUT
skin ABSENT in lower abd wall
inside of bladder exposed to amniotic fluid
bladder exstrophy