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Area of Science:

  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Fetal Medicine
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Nuchal translucency (NT) measurement is a key first-trimester screening parameter.
  • Generalized skin edema is a potential indicator of fetal compromise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between generalized skin edema and NT thickness.
  • To assess the predictive value of skin edema for fetal aneuploidy and structural anomalies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of fetuses with NT above 2.2 mm.
  • Comparison of skin edema rates between groups with varying NT measurements.
  • Statistical analysis using the Chi-square test.

Main Results:

  • A significant correlation was found between increased NT thickness and the presence of skin edema.
  • Fetuses with skin edema showed significantly higher rates of aneuploidy (61.0%) compared to those without (10.2%).
  • Skin edema was also associated with a higher incidence of structural anomalies (43.8%) in euploid fetuses.

Conclusions:

  • Generalized skin edema is a significant ultrasound finding in the first trimester.
  • Skin edema is a strong predictor of both chromosomal abnormalities and structural malformations.
  • Early malformation scans are recommended for fetuses presenting with skin edema, even with a normal karyotype.