Ultrasound of Congenital Fetal Anomalies

Explore the use of ultrasound and modern 3D images that detect and identify birth defects in utero. This text offers up-to-date advice on the differential diagnosis of fetal abnormalities and provides ultrasound images matched with birth pictures or abortus specimens.

Each anomaly is discussed in a format that covers:

• characteristic features
• pathogenesis and etiology
• differential diagnosis
• prognosis
• management

Contents include:

• anatomic survey of the fetus and its relationship to gestational age
• central and peripheral nervous system anomalies
• craniofacial and neck anomalies
• cystic hygroma and non-immune hydrops fetalis
• congenital heart disease
• thoracic anomalies
• anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract and abdominal wall
• urinary tract anomalies
• skeletal dysplasias and muscular anomalies: a diagnostic algorithm
• chromosomal and non-chromosomal syndromes