Abstract |
Trisomy 9 is a lethal chromosomal abnormality that rarely progresses beyond the second trimester of pregnancy. Multiple central nervous system anomalies, including bifid choroid plexus, ventriculomegaly, and Dandy-Walker malformation, associated with multicystic dysplastic kidney disease in a trisomy 9 fetus are reported. The prenatal ultrasound diagnosis has been aided by novel three-dimensional ultrasound software.
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Authors | Gabriele Tonni, Giampaolo Grisolia |
Journal | Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU
(J Clin Ultrasound)
Vol. 41
Issue 7
Pg. 441-7
(Sep 2013)
ISSN: 1097-0096 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 23055272
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
Topics |
- Abnormalities, Multiple
(diagnostic imaging, genetics)
- Abortion, Eugenic
- Adult
- Choroid Plexus
(abnormalities, diagnostic imaging)
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 9
(genetics)
- Dandy-Walker Syndrome
(diagnostic imaging, genetics)
- Female
- Genetic Testing
- Humans
- Hydrocephalus
(diagnostic imaging, genetics)
- Imaging, Three-Dimensional
- Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney
(diagnostic imaging, genetics)
- Pregnancy
- Trisomy
(diagnosis, genetics)
- Ultrasonography, Prenatal
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