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Murine Fetal Echocardiography
Published on: February 15, 2013
The ultrasonographic spectrum of fetal omphalocele
Abstract:
Four cases of fetal omphalocele diagnosed in utero by ultrasonography represent variations in the sonographic appearance of this rare anomaly. A possible pathogenesis of omphalocele is presented, with a discussion of the associated complications and the effect of diagnosing omphalocele prenatally on the management of the pregnancy itself. The association between fetal omphalocele and elevated alpha-fetoprotein is significant, and may prompt a search for a small omphalocele that would otherwise be missed on a routine obstetric sonogram. The differentiation of omphalocele from gastroschisis is difficult, yet the two anomalies can be reliably differentiated sonographically.
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