abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined the psychological responses to termination of pregnancy (TOP) for fetal anomaly from both men and women. The aim was to find risk factors for poor psychological outcome both for the individuals and for the couple. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was performed in 151 couples 2-7 years after TOP. W...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Korenromp MJ,Page-Christiaens GC,van den Bout J,Mulder EJ,Hunfeld JA,Bilardo CM,Offermans JP,Visser GH

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the recurrence risk of a free trisomy 21 pregnancy. METHODS:Data from the National Down Syndrome Cytogenetic Register (NDSCR), which contains information on nearly all cases of Down syndrome between 1989 and 2001 in England and Wales were used. Among 11 281 women with a Down syndrome pregnancy ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Morris JK,Mutton DE,Alberman E

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Smith Lemli Opitz syndrome (SLOS) caused by a deficit of 3beta-hydroxysterol-Delta7 reductase was the first sterol deficit described with multiple malformations. The lack of specificity of many morphological abnormalities detected by ultrasound and their frequency have justified routine screening of amniotic...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Chevy F,Humbert L,Wolf C

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the improvement in screening efficiency when fetal ductus venosus Doppler studies are added to existing first-trimester Down syndrome screening protocols. METHODS:Statistical modelling was used with parameters derived from prospective ductus venosus studies and from the published literature. The ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Borrell A,Gonce A,Martinez JM,Borobio V,Fortuny A,Coll O,Cuckle H

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Descriptions of the rarely occurring condition of conjoined twins are sparse. METHODS:We report a case series of four conjoined twin pregnancies diagnosed up to 16 weeks of gestation. One was in a quadruplet in vitro fertilization intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF-ICSI) pregnancy of cryopreserved embryo...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Maymon R,Mendelovic S,Schachter M,Ron-El R,Weinraub Z,Herman A

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An excess of structural anomalies is observed in twins compared to singletons. Approximately 1-2% of twin pregnancies may face the dilemma of expectant management versus selective termination following diagnosis of an anomaly affecting only one fetus. If the option of selective fetocide is considered, the main variabl...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Rustico MA,Baietti MG,Coviello D,Orlandi E,Nicolini U

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Informed choice for prenatal screening has long been considered an essential aspect of service provision, and has been researched extensively in the second trimester. This study aims at examining whether women having first-trimester screening in a private clinic had made an informed choice. METHODS:A cross-...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Jaques AM,Sheffield LJ,Halliday JL

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to compare the fetal nasal bone length (FNBL) between different ethnic groups at 11-14 weeks' gestation. METHODS:FNBL and the FNBL/CRL ratio were measured in patients undergoing first trimester ultrasound for nuchal translucency (NT) and the ethnicity of the patient was recorded under four categori...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Collado F,Bombard A,Li V,Julliard K,Aptekar L,Weiner Z

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine whether fetal nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) could be distinguished from maternal cells in peripheral blood using an erythroblast scoring system based on the unique morphological and hemoglobin staining characteristics of this cell type. Presumptive fetal NRBCs were f...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Cha DH,Khosrotehrani K,Bianchi DW,Johnson KL

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether existing weight correction formulas for PAPP-A and free-beta-hCG developed for weeks 11 to 14 can be applied to pregnancies in weeks 8 to 10. METHODS:Development of formulas based on limited data sets of 8- to 10-week pregnancies and comparison with existing formulas. Calculation of median ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Sørensen T,Larsen SO,Christiansen M

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To present the prenatal diagnosis of a de novo terminal inversion duplication of the short arm of chromosome 4 and a review of the literature. CASE:An amniocentesis for chromosome analysis was performed at 33 weeks' gestation because ultrasound examination showed a female fetus with multiple abnormalities c...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Beaujard MP,Jouannic JM,Bessières B,Borie C,Martin-Luis I,Fallet-Bianco C,Portnoï MF

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the screening accuracy for Down syndrome of nuchal translucency (NT) measurement at different crown-rump length (CRL) subgroups along the 10- to 14-week period. METHODS:NT was classified 'enlarged' if greater than or equal to 1.5 and 2.0 multiples of the regressed median. Accuracies for Down syn...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Zoppi MA,Ibba RM,Floris M,Manca F,Axiana C,Monni G

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The sickle gene is prevalent in the scheduled caste and tribal populations in India. The clinical presentation of sickle cell disease is extremely variable, and there are no neonatal screening programmes. This is the first report on prenatal diagnosis of sickle syndromes in 85 couples at risk (sickle cell an...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Colah R,Surve R,Nadkarni A,Gorakshakar A,Phanasgaonkar S,Satoskar P,Mohanty D

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Maternal serum pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) and free beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin (beta-hCG) are useful markers in the screening of Down syndrome in the first trimester. We investigated the effect of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), freezing and thawing of embryos on the levels...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Hui PW,Lam YH,Tang MH,NG EH,Yeung WS,Ho PC

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a rare case of umbilical cord hemangioma and to discuss its association with vascular birthmarks. METHODS:A case of umbilical cord hemangioma diagnosed by ultrasound at 28 weeks of gestation is reported. After labor induction at 38 weeks of gestation, a male infant was born. Examination of the newb...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Daniel-Spiegel E,Weiner E,Gimburg G,Shalev E

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between echogenic appearing lungs on ultrasonographic examination of the fetus and aneuploidy. METHODS:Cases in which echogenic lungs were prospectively identified on ultrasonographic examination were collected. Other abnormal ultrasonographic findings were documented, as were pat...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Grobman WA,Wang E,Shulman LP

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new case of macrocephaly-cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (M-CMTC) syndrome is described. The patient presented typical congenital findings in utero, although the syndrome was diagnosed postnatally. The M-CMTC syndrome should be considered when there is a marked fetal overgrowth and progressive macrocephaly...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Nyberg RH,Uotila J,Kirkinen P,Rosendahl H

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Evaluation of combined test in pregnant women 35 years of age and over to detect fetal Down syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study population included 408 pregnant women of 35 years and over, who requested the combined test (nuchal translucency, PAPP-A, free beta hCG, maternal age, cut-off 1:250) before d...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Centini G,Rosignoli L,Scarinci R,Faldini E,Morra C,Centini G,Petraglia F

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a fetus with a hypoplastic right ventricle detected by prenatal ultrasound examination. A possible causal relationship with prenatal valproate exposure is discussed. ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： ten Berg K,van Oppen AC,Nikkels PG,Gittenberger-de Groot AC,van der Voet GB,Brilstra EH,Lindhout D

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Prenatal screening for Down syndrome has become standard practice in many western countries. In the Netherlands, however, prenatal screening tests for congenital defects are not offered routinely. The present study aims to assess test uptake in a large, unselected population of pregnant women, and to give mo...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： van den Berg M,Timmermans DR,Kleinveld JH,Garcia E,van Vugt JM,van der Wal G

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Manifestations of Fanconi Anemia Complementation Group C (FA-C) include multiple major congenital malformations, hypoplastic radius, absent thumb, growth retardation, elfin-like facial features, microphthalmia, microcephaly, cafe-au-lait spots, early onset of hematologic disease and poor survival (Auerbach, 1997). We ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Merrill A,Rosenblum-Vos L,Driscoll DA,Daley K,Treat K

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Fetal cells cross the feto-maternal barrier and circulate in maternal peripheral blood; thus, this study aimed to show the relationship between clinical evidence in pregnancy and qualitative feto-maternal barrier changes. METHODS:The expression of fetal hemoglobin gamma chain messenger RNA (HbF-gamma mRNA) w...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Okuda T,Kinoshita Y,Tamura T,Kato C,Kojima H,Watanabe A,Honjo H

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the cost effectiveness of a universal prenatal screening program for alpha- and beta-thalassaemia. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed our program from 1998 to 2002, and calculated the direct and indirect costs of various components. RESULTS:18,936 women were screened at our prenatal clinic an...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Leung KY,Lee CP,Tang MH,Lau ET,Ng LK,Lee YP,Chan HY,Ma ES,Chan V

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To present prenatally detected mosaic tetrasomy for distal chromosome 15q and a review of the literature. CLINICAL SUBJECT AND METHODS:Amniocentesis was performed at 17 weeks' gestation because of advanced maternal age. Cytogenetic analysis revealed mosaicism for an analphoid supernumerary marker chromosome...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Chen CP,Lin CC,Li YC,Chern SR,Lee CC,Chen WL,Lee MS,Wang W,Tzen CY

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Prenatal diagnosis by ultrasound of fetal polymicrogyria has been reported only once. METHODS:We describe an additional case of polymicrogyria in a fetus from a monozygotic twin pair, probably the consequence of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. RESULTS:On ultrasound, there were bilateral cortical hyperec...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Delle Urban LA,Righini A,Rustico M,Triulzi F,Nicolini U

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We hypothesized that increased facility with fetal echocardiographic diagnosis by obstetricians is associated with changes in its indications and yields. METHODS:We reviewed 300 fetal echocardiograms (December 2002-August 2003) and compared our findings with previous studies. RESULTS:Mean maternal age was ...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Friedberg MK,Silverman NH

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop a reliable and specific technique for rapid prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. METHODS:High throughput real-time PCR technique was used to measure the DSCR3 gene dosage of genomic DNAs from uncultured amniocytes of fetuses, lymphocytes of trisomy 21 syndrome patients, and normal people, compare...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Hu Y,Zheng M,Xu Z,Wang X,Cui H

更新日期：2004-09-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Fetal face malformations represent one of the most challenging prenatal diagnoses mainly because of the wide range of morphological features involved. We tested an approach based on a combination of conventional two-dimensional ultrasound with the more recent three-dimensional technique plus magnetic resonan...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Rustico MA,Lalatta F,Righini A,Spaccini L,Fabietti I,Nicolini U

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most of cystic fibrosis (CF) pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) cases described to date are limited to the detection of DeltaF508. Beside this predominant mutation, over 1000 mutations have been identified, rendering the development of a mutation-based PGD protocol impracticable. This is the reason why we, as we...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Moutou C,Gardes N,Viville S

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe women's preferences for prenatal testing outcomes and to explore their association with sociodemographic characteristics and attitudes. METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional study of 584 racially/ethnically and socioeconomically diverse pregnant women aged 16 to 47 years recruited from 23 San F...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Kuppermann M,Nease RF Jr,Gates E,Learman LA,Blumberg B,Gildengorin V,Washington AE

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present a report on prenatal diagnosis using direct SPG4 gene analysis in a family with autosomal dominant hereditary spastic paraplegia (AD-HSP). METHODS:Genetic linkage and haplotype analysis were previously carried out with chromosome 2p markers. DNA was obtained from affected individuals, the affected...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Nielsen JE,Koefoed P,Kjaergaard S,Jensen LN,Nørremølle A,Hasholt L

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate decision analysis as a technique to facilitate women's decision-making about prenatal diagnosis for Down syndrome using measures of effective decision-making. DESIGN:Randomised controlled trial in a UK hospital's prenatal diagnosis clinic. INTERVENTION:Routine versus routine consultation structu...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Bekker HL,Hewison J,Thornton JG

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present a series of cases with a sonographic thick and heterogeneous placenta, and to review the literature. METHODS:A series of 16 cases were analyzed. A heterogeneous placenta was defined as a thick placenta with a patchy decrease of echogenicity, which quivered like jelly to sharp abdominal pressure. A...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Raio L,Ghezzi F,Cromi A,Nelle M,Dürig P,Schneider H

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that the age-related increase in the birth prevalence of Down syndrome is less for women with higher levels of education due to their more frequent use of prenatal diagnosis. METHODS:We compared the effects of maternal age on the odds of Down syndrome at birth, and on amniocentesis use...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Khoshnood B,Wall S,Pryde P,Lee KS

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To present the prenatal diagnosis of a fetus of mos46,X,del(Y)(q11.2)/45,X by cytogenetic and molecular analysis. CASE AND METHODS:A 35-year-old pregnant woman came to our hospital for amniocentesis, and fetal chromosomal aberrations with mos46,X, + mar/45,X were found. Fluorescence in situ hybridization re...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Hwa HL,Ko TM,Chang YY,Huang CH,Su YN,Tseng LH,Hsieh FJ

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To present the prenatal diagnosis of mosaic distal 5p deletion and a review of the literature. CLINICAL SUBJECT AND METHODS:A 37-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 1, underwent genetic amniocentesis at 17 weeks' gestation because of advanced maternal age. Cytogenetic analysis of the cultured amniocytes reveale...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Chen CP,Lee CC,Chang TY,Town DD,Wang W

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of needle and syringe size on the amount of tissue obtained at chorionic villus sampling METHODS:Two needle sizes, 18 and 20 gauge, and two syringe sizes 5 mL and 20 mL, were used to assess samples from term post-partum placentae. Each of the four combinations was tested by 25 aspirat...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Cochrane L,Ainscough M,Alfirevic Z

更新日期：2003-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：:A 40-year-old woman underwent amniocentesis at 15.3 weeks of gestation. Chromosome analysis performed using QFQ, DA-DAPI and CBG banding revealed two de novo extra-chromosomal markers (ESACs) in 11 of the 16 colonies analysed. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) showed that both chromosomes came from the Yq11.22...

journal_title：Prenatal diagnosis

authors： Marchina E,Piovani G,Vezzola L,Bellotti D,Cerri V,Groli C,Barlati S

更新日期：2003-12-15 00:00:00