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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]
Overview
Ultrasound is the imaging modality of choice for characterisation of the open spina bifida spinal lesions. On two and tree-dimensional ultrasound, spina bifida is characterized by: Vertebral defect, splayed vertebral pedicles and disrupted vertebrae. The ultrasound must be performed when a positive alpha-fetoprotein is detected in the triple screening test between the 15th and 20th week of pregnancy to confirm the diagnosis.
Diagnostic Study of Choice
Study of choice
- Ultrasound is the imaging modality of choice for characterisation of the open spina bifida spinal lesions.[1]
- On two and tree-dimensional ultrasound, spina bifida is characterized by:[2]
- Vertebral defect
- Splayed vertebral pedicles
- Disrupted vertebrae
Sequence of Diagnostic Studies
The ultrasound must be performed when a positive alpha-fetoprotein is detected in the triple screening test between the 15th and 20th week of pregnancy to confirm the diagnosis.[3][4][5][6]
References
- ↑ Trudell AS, Odibo AO (April 2014). "Diagnosis of spina bifida on ultrasound: always termination?". Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 28 (3): 367–77. doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2013.10.006. PMID 24373566.
- ↑ Lee W, Chaiworapongsa T, Romero R, Williams R, McNie B, Johnson A, Treadwell M, Comstock CH (June 2002). "A diagnostic approach for the evaluation of spina bifida by three-dimensional ultrasonography". J Ultrasound Med. 21 (6): 619–26. PMID 12054297.
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- ↑ Hu Z, Liu X, Li L, Jia C, Li D, Liu R (October 2014). "[Predictive value of abnormal second-trimester maternal serum triple screening markers for adverse pregnancy outcomes]". Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi (in Chinese). 49 (10): 749–53. PMID 25537246.
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