Prenatal diagnosis of Jarcho-Levin syndrome in the first trimester
Cem Dane1, Murat Yayla, Banu Dane
1Haseki Education and Research Hospital, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Istanbul, Turkey. cemdane@yahoo.com
Introduction:
Jarcho-Levin syndrome is a congenital segmental costo-vertebral deformation with multiple vertebral and numerical or structural rib abnormalities resulting in the 'crab-like' aspect of the chest. We describe an ultrasound antenatal diagnosis of the Jarcho-Levin syndrome with spina bifida during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Case Report:
Prenatal ultrasonography showed shortened spine with marked kyphoscoliosis and spina bifida.
Conclusion:
If a prenatal diagnosis of Jarcho-Levin syndrome is made before viability, the choice of pregnancy termination should be offered to the parents.
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