Antenatal three-dimensional sonographic features of early amnion rupture sequence

Early amnion rupture sequence is rare, and its antenatal three-dimensional sonographic features have not been reported.

A 24-year-old japanese woman, gravida 1, para 0, was referred to our sonography clinic during her 16th week of gestation because of multiple fetal anomalies. Three-dimensional sonography clearly showed scalp adhesion, skull defect, abdominal wall disruption, amputation of the right hand, kyphoscoliosis, and clubfeet. Delivery was induced at 17 weeks of gestation. Autopsy showed a 166 gram male fetus and confirmed the prenatal diagnosis of early amnion rupture sequence.

Three-dimensional sonography provides further information for sonographers. This includes unique identification of the displayed anatomic plane, realistic and reliable depiction of multiple fetal anomalies, and visualization of complex fetal anomalies.