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Gastroschisis: prenatal CT diagnosis.
M Nunez-Hoyo1, G G Ashmead, J R Crass
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44109-1998.
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|November 1, 1992
Summary
Computed tomography (CT) revealed fetal gastroschisis incidentally in a pregnant trauma patient. This case highlights CT
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Radiology
- Prenatal Diagnosis
Background:
- Prenatal diagnosis of gastroschisis is typically performed using ultrasound.
- Gastroschisis is a congenital abdominal wall defect with significant prenatal implications.
Observation:
- A 25-year-old pregnant woman underwent computed tomography (CT) for evaluation of blunt abdominal trauma.
- Fetal gastroschisis was identified as an incidental finding during the CT scan.
Findings:
- The CT appearance of fetal gastroschisis, while not the primary indication for the scan, was visualized.
- This case demonstrates the potential for detecting fetal anomalies during maternal imaging for unrelated conditions.
Implications:
- Highlights the utility of CT in identifying fetal anomalies, even when not the primary diagnostic goal.
- Suggests a potential role for CT in specific scenarios for prenatal assessment of gastroschisis.
- Emphasizes the importance of careful radiological review in pregnant patients undergoing CT scans.