Prenatal diagnosis of fetal skeletal dysplasias by combining two‐dimensional and three‐dimensional ultrasound and intrauterine three‐dimensional helical computer tomography

Objective To evaluate the contribution of new imaging techniques in the prenatal diagnosis of skeletal dysplasia. Methods Between May and October 2003, a prospective study was conducted in a single referral center. Three‐dimensional ultrasound (3D‐US) and three‐dimensional helical computer tomograph...

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Published inUltrasound in obstetrics & gynecology Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 134 - 140
Main Authors Ruano, R., Molho, M., Roume, J., Ville, Y.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chichester, UK John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 01.08.2004
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Summary:Objective To evaluate the contribution of new imaging techniques in the prenatal diagnosis of skeletal dysplasia. Methods Between May and October 2003, a prospective study was conducted in a single referral center. Three‐dimensional ultrasound (3D‐US) and three‐dimensional helical computer tomography (3D‐HCT) were performed after two‐dimensional ultrasound (2D‐US) in six cases of skeletal dysplasia. Diagnostic accuracy and detailed findings with each of the three techniques were compared with postnatal radiological findings. Results There were three cases of achondroplasia, two cases of osteogenesis imperfecta type II and one case of chondrodysplasia punctata. Termination of pregnancy was performed in five cases and one fetus with osteogenesis imperfecta type II was delivered at term by Cesarean section. 2D‐US made the correct diagnosis in four cases. 3D‐US and 3D‐HCT achieved an accurate diagnosis in all six cases. 3D‐HCT and 3D‐US identified significantly more abnormalities than did 2D‐US (3D‐HCT: 94.3% (33/35); 3D‐US: 77.1% (27/35); 2D‐US: 51.4% (18/35); P < 0.01). The diagnosis was made between 27 and 36 weeks' gestation in all cases. The advantage of 3D‐HCT over 3D‐US was the possibility of imaging the entire fetus. Conclusion 3D‐US and 3D‐HCT seem to be useful complementary methods to 2D‐US, and may improve accuracy of the prenatal diagnosis of skeletal disorders. These new imaging technologies may have a role in the prenatal multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis of skeletal dysplasias. Copyright © 2004 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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ISSN:0960-7692
1469-0705
DOI:10.1002/uog.1113