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Laurent Garel¹

¹Department of Medical Imaging, CHU Sainte-Justine Mother and Child University Hospital Center, 3175 Cote Ste-Catherine Road, Montreal, QC, H3T 1C5, Canada. laurent_garel@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

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Summary

This review covers antenatal diagnosis of conditions like Down syndrome, highlighting imaging

Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Prenatal Diagnostics
Genetics

Background:

Review of current understanding of antenatal diagnosis.
Exploration of progress in diagnosing fetal conditions.

Discussion:

Role of medical imaging in prenatal diagnostic pathways.
Impact of antenatal diagnosis on pregnancy management.
Influence on parental decision-making processes.

Key Insights:

Established knowledge on diagnosing conditions antenatally.
Advancements in prenatal screening and diagnostic techniques.
Significance of imaging in the diagnostic workflow.

Outlook:

Future potential developments in antenatal diagnosis.

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