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Area of Science:

  • Prenatal diagnostics
  • Medical imaging
  • Fetal medicine

Background:

  • Echogenic bowel on prenatal ultrasound is a soft marker.
  • It can be associated with chromosomal disorders, infections, and cystic fibrosis.

Observation:

  • Three cases of echogenic bowel are presented.
  • Case 1: Benign finding due to blood product ingestion.
  • Cases 2 & 3: Pathological causes including Turner syndrome and congenital cytomegalovirus infection.

Findings:

  • Increased risk of adverse outcomes with multiple markers, deformities, or persistent echogenic bowel.
  • Ultrasonographic sensitivity for congenital cytomegalovirus is poor (<50%).

Implications:

  • Clinicians should investigate echogenic bowel further.
  • An action plan is proposed to exclude detrimental fetal pathologies.
  • Invasive testing is important for accurate diagnosis.