Abstract |
We present a case of Fryns' syndrome diagnosed prenatally using three-dimensional (3D) ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A cleft of the soft palate was diagnosed using 3D thick-slice ultrasonography. Other sonographic findings included a right diaphragmatic hernia, enlarged echogenic kidneys and severe polyhydramnios. The detection of the cleft palate was instrumental in suggesting the diagnosis of Fryns' syndrome in a fetus which also had a diaphragmatic hernia. These findings were also demonstrated with prenatal MRI. The technique of imaging the soft palate en face using a thick-slice technique is presented.
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Authors | B R Benacerraf, P M Sadow, C E Barnewolt, J A Estroff, C Benson |
Journal | Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
(Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol)
Vol. 27
Issue 5
Pg. 566-70
(May 2006)
ISSN: 0960-7692 [Print] England |
PMID | 16619385
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright 2006 ISUOG |
Topics |
- Abnormalities, Multiple
(diagnostic imaging)
- Cleft Palate
(diagnostic imaging)
- Craniofacial Abnormalities
(diagnostic imaging)
- Female
- Fetal Death
- Hernia, Diaphragmatic
(diagnostic imaging)
- Humans
- Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
- Imaging, Three-Dimensional
- Kidney
(abnormalities)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Palate, Soft
(diagnostic imaging)
- Pregnancy
- Syndrome
- Ultrasonography, Prenatal
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