Fetal cystic hygromata: insights gained from fetal blood sampling.

abstract：:We characterized by microdissection and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) two marker chromosomes: (1) a de novo, acrocentric marker chromosome detected in 88 per cent of the amniotic fluid cells of one of two physically and developmentally normal twins; and (2) a metacentric marker chromosome present in a phen...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Thangavelu M,Pergament E,Espinosa R 3rd,Bohlander SK

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to elucidate the consistency between generally used age-dependent risk values for Down syndrome (DS) and estimates of the probability of miscarriage in Down pregnancies we have compared expected numbers with estimated numbers of births with DS in Denmark had no intervention at all been carried out. The expect...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Larsen SO,Hansen J,Pedersen BN

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Audit the crown-rump length (CRL) measurements taken at 11 to 13 weeks scan, using operator-specific median multiples of the median (MoM) for pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) and free β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) plots, to identify deviations potentially related to a systematic CRL bia...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Sabria J,Guirado L,Miró I,Gómez-Roig MD,Borrell A

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To add to the knowledge of chromosomal abnormalities associated with Dandy-Walker malformation. METHODS:Molecular cytogenetic analyses of a chorionic villus sampling and of an amniocentesis of a fetus with Dandy-Walker malformation and abnormal somatic development. RESULTS:All cells examined showed a 47, X...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Hengstschläger M,Bettelheim D,Drahonsky R,Repa C,Deutinger J,Bernaschek G

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory chain deficiency (RCD) is responsible for a clinically heterogeneous group of early-onset untreatable disorders. Enzymological prenatal diagnosis (PD) can only be offered to a fraction of families. Moreover, due to the two-fold genetic origin of the respiratory chain (nuclear and mitochondrial DNA) and owi...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Amiel J,Gigarel N,Benacki A,Benit P,Valnot I,Parfait B,Von Kleist-Retzow JC,Raclin V,Hadj-Rabia S,Dumez Y,Rustin P,Bonnefont JP,Munnich A,Rötig A

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the association between absence of nasal bone on ultrasound and Down syndrome in fetuses at 11-14 weeks of pregnancy. METHODS:One hundred and ninety-four consecutive fetuses from singleton pregnancies undergoing chorionic villi sampling (CVS) were evaluated by transabdominal ultrasound. A sagitt...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Otaño L,Aiello H,Igarzábal L,Matayoshi T,Gadow EC

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the population parameters applied to the calculation of risk for Down syndrome (DS) in the first trimester screening (FTS) and the comparison of performance obtained including or excluding maternal age from the mathematical algorithm. METHODS:Three different calculation engines for prenatal risk ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Martínez-Morillo E,García BP,Calvo FM,Alvarez FV

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on 9350 pregnant Japanese women who were screened by serum triple-marker determination, accuracy of predicted risk for Down syndrome was examined using 24 Down syndrome cases detected either prenatally or postnatally. The correlation is statistically very high (r = 0.98) between the predicted risks and the preva...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Onda T,Tanaka T,Takeda O,Kitagawa M,Kuwabara Y,Yamamoto H,Iinuma K,Shimomura K

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few reports concerning intrauterine shunting are available. We investigated the impact of this method. In order to evaluate intrauterine shunting and the complication rate for different indications, we sent a questionnaire to all German-speaking level 3 centres. In four level 3 centres, 52 intrauterine catheters were ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Bernaschek G,Deutinger J,Hansmann M,Bald R,Holzgreve W,Bollmann R

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pallister-Killian syndrome (tetrasomy 12p) is an uncommon aneuploidy, which may present in the prenatal period with an ultrasonographically detected fetal abnormality or following karyotyping for maternal age. We report a case that presented with increased nuchal translucency and hydrops at a first trimester screening...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Langford K,Hodgson S,Seller M,Maxwell D

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the detection rates of whole-genome microarray technology compared to targeted microarray analysis for chromosome abnormalities in prenatal samples submitted for diagnostic testing. METHODS:Microarray analysis using either whole-genome bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC)-based and oligonucleot...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Coppinger J,Alliman S,Lamb AN,Torchia BS,Bejjani BA,Shaffer LG

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of the 65 328 pregnancies of South Australian mothers screened by the South Australian Maternal Serum Antenatal Screening (SAMSAS) Programme between 1 January 1991 and 31 December 1997, 3431 (5.25%) were declared at increased risk of fetal Down syndrome. Fetal or neonatal karyotype was determined in 2737/3431 (79.8%) ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Ryall RG,Callen D,Cocciolone R,Duvnjak A,Esca R,Frantzis N,Gjerde EM,Haan EA,Hocking T,Sutherland G,Thomas DW,Webb F

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of congenital short femur in an otherwise healthy infant is described. Antenatal sonographic diagnosis was made at 26 weeks of gestation. The left femur was shorter than the right (ratio 0.82-0.85). In this case, the occurrence of congenital short femur was sporadic. The diagnosis was confirmed after delivery. ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Ashkenazy M,Lurie S,Ben-Itzhak I,Appelman Z,Caspi B

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) Type II was diagnosed accurately in an at-risk fetus at 16 weeks gestation by real-time sonography. The most important findings were shortening, deformity and possibly fracture in the long bones particularly the femurs. Ultrasonic visualization of these signs in a fetus at risk will provid...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Ghosh A,Woo JS,Wan CW,Wong VC

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method is described which uses the Hind III polymorphism in intron 19 of the factor VIII gene for genomic family analysis and prenatal diagnosis by the polymerase chain reaction. The primers derived from the exon 19 and 20 sequences allow amplification of the whole intron 19 resulting in a 730 bp fragment. Hind III ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Wehnert M,Shukova EL,Surin VL,Schröder W,Solovjev GYa,Herrmann FH

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of gastric outlet obstruction diagnosed prenatally at 22 weeks' gestation is described. The differential diagnosis and the clinical management of this rare condition are discussed, and an updated literature review is presented. ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Weissman A,Achiron R,Kuint J,Lipitz S,Mashiach S,Avigad I

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prenatal screening using the maternal serum markers alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin, and unconjugated oestriol was investigated in a native Japanese population. Comparison with a Caucasian U.S. population revealed differences which led to modification of the generally used equations for risk calculatio...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Onda T,Kitagawa M,Takeda O,Sago H,Kubonoya K,Iinuma K,Bradley LA,Canick JA,Krasikov NE,Ponting NR,Grier RE

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the underlying molecular aetiology in a non-consanguineous Irish family who have had three fetal losses because of a primary myopathy characterised by fetal akinesia, arthrogryposis multiplex, bilateral pulmonary hypoplasia and reduced muscle bulk. METHODS:Fetal DNA extracted from amniotic cells...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Casey J,Flood K,Ennis S,Doyle E,Farrell M,Lynch SA

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We encountered a fetus who exhibited transient (at most 30 s), repeated episodes of tachyarrhythmia (240 bpm). This female neonate was born at 36 weeks of gestation and showed a markedly prolonged QT interval and transient, repeated episodes of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. Congenital long QT syndrome was diagn...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Ohkuchi A,Shiraishi H,Minakami H,Eguchi Y,Izumi A,Sato I

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the large impact of ultrasonographic and biochemical markers on prenatal screening, the ability to accurately diagnose Down syndrome (DS) is still limited and better diagnostic testing is needed. METHODS:Plasma from 8 women carrying a DS foetus and 12 with non-DS foetuses matched for gestational age...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Kolialexi A,Tsangaris GT,Papantoniou N,Anagnostopoulos AK,Vougas K,Bagiokos V,Antsaklis A,Mavrou A

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the outcome of fetuses who had sonographic features suggestive of Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS). METHOD:All prenatal ultrasounds that mentioned 'posterior cleft palate', or 'micro or retrognathia' or 'PRS' over 13 and 20 years, respectively, at two obstetrical centers were reviewed. Medical records f...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Lind K,Aubry MC,Belarbi N,Chalouhi C,Couly G,Benachi A,Lyonnet S,Abadie V

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Published studies have reached varying conclusions as to the benefit of replacing human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) measurements with the free beta-subunit of hCG (the free beta-subunit) for Down syndrome screening. One study reports 14 per cent higher detection for the free beta-subunit, while another finds an actua...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Knight GJ,Palomaki GE,Neveux LM,Fodor KK,Haddow JE

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The heart is often perceived as a difficult organ to understand by ultrasound during fetal life. This is undoubtedly reflected in the low detection rate of cardiac abnormalities as compared to those of most other organ systems in the fetus. In this article we start by updating classical concepts of cardiac embryology,...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Cook AC,Yates RW,Anderson RH

更新日期：2004-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ultrasound examination performed on a 32-year old woman at 30 weeks' gestation showed the presence of fetal malformations. Amniocentesis was performed. METHODS AND RESULTS:Cytogenetic analysis of cultured amniocytes revealed an interstitial deletion of the long arm of chromosome 5. Molecular studies confirm...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Malan V,Martinovic J,Sanlaville D,Caillat S,Waill MC,Ganne ML,Tantau J,Attie-Bitach T,Vekemans M,Morichon-Delvallez N

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the effect of altering image size on the absolute nuchal translucency (NT) measurement. METHODS:NT was measured at three image magnifications (60%, 100% and 200%) in 120 singleton pregnancies. RESULTS:The mean +/- SD NT measurements were 1.52 +/- 0.57 mm, 1.35 +/- 0.53 mm and 1.18 +/- 0.48 mm at ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Edwards A,Mulvey S,Wallace EM

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is reported of a male fetus at risk of X-linked adrenoleucodystrophy who showed a normal cultured chorionic villus cell very long chain fatty acid (VLCFA) profile but at birth exhibited grossly abnormal plasma and cultured fibroblast VLCFAs. Maternal contamination or a sample mix-up was excluded by chromosome a...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Gray RG,Green A,Cole T,Davidson V,Giles M,Schutgens RB,Wanders RJ

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Abnormal maternal serum analytes (pregnancy associated plasma protein A, total human chorionic gonadotropin, alpha fetoprotein, Inhibin A, and unconjugated estriol) measured as part of aneuploidy screening programs have been associated with adverse obstetrical outcomes in euploid pregnancies. This study aimed...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Metcalfe A,Langlois S,Macfarlane J,Vallance H,Joseph KS

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ocular measurement ranges by gestational age (GA) in normal and growth-restricted fetuses. METHODS:A total of 298 pregnant women from the 18th to the 39th week of gestation were imaged using MRI. Ocular measurements including binocular distance (BOD), interoc...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Li XB,Kasprian G,Hodge JC,Jiang XL,Bettelheim D,Brugger PC,Prayer D

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetal triploidy is commonly found in early pregnancy. The majority of these pregnancies spontaneously abort in the first trimester. Occasionally, the pregnancy progresses to the second and third trimesters. We reviewed the maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP), amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), amniotic fluid...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Pircon RA,Towers CV,Porto M,Gocke SE,Garite TJ

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetal pleural effusion, a nonspecific accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, is an uncommon anomaly which can be associated with aneuploidy and a range of other structural malformations or genetic syndromes. Spontaneous resolution is not rare and confers a good prognosis. Perinatal outcome is better for those fet...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Rustico MA,Lanna M,Coviello D,Smoleniec J,Nicolini U

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00