Diagnosis and Management of Fetal Disorders reviews key points in obstetrics/maternal fetal medicine imagery analysis of the pregnant uterus and its contents. Specifically, chapters cover ultrasound of different fetal organs, physiological systems and diseases. The authors also provide radiological correlation to help the obstetrician, pediatrician, radiologist, and other specialists know the basics and some more advanced concepts that will allow diagnosis of fetal abnormality, and what those findings mean to the patient and their families vis-a-vis the fetus in their pregnancy. It is ,therefore, a handbook that helps medical residents and professionals to assess cases in real-time or to review a given clinical problem.
Key Features
- 13 structured chapters covering key topics related to the ultrasound of different fetal organs, physiological systems and diseases
- Evidence-based presentation through detailed images
- Portability and practical information on general and differential diagnostics to consider in fetal and uterine examinations.
- Useful information for medical and genetic counseling for mothers and couples
- References for advanced readers
The book is intended for a broad readership in medicine including medical students, specialty trainees and attending physicians in obstetrics, pediatrics, radiology, and subspecialty trainees in maternal fetal medicine, neonatology, ultrasound diagnostics. Medical professionals in allied fields including sonography, family practice, and genetic counseling will also benefit from the information presented in the book.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
- Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
- Anencephaly and Acrania
- Brain Cysts
- Arachnoid Cyst
- Cavum Septi Pellucidi and Vergae and Their Abnormalities
- Cephalocele
- Choroid Plexus Cyst
- Holoprosencephaly
- Microcephaly
- Spina Bifida
- Ventriculomegaly
- Concluding Remarks
- Disclosure
- References
Chapter 2 Face and Neck Abnormalities
- Introduction
- Cleft Lip And/Or Palate
- Enlarged Nuchal Translucency
- Fetal Nasal Anomalies
- Arhinia, Proboscis, Single Nostril
- Small or Absent Nasal Bone
- Fetal Orbit and Eye Anomalies
- Hypotelorism
- Hypertelorism
- Micrognathia, Retrognathia, Agnathia
- Microphthalmia
- Concluding Remarks
- References
Chapter 3 Abnormalities of the Chest
- Introduction
- Bronchopulmonary Sequestration
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation
- Hydrothorax / Pleural Effusions
- Concluding Remarks
- References
Chapter 4 Congenital Heart Disease
- Introduction
- Timing of Detection of Congenital Cardiac Malfor Mations
- Ebstein Anomaly
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Intracardiac Echogenic Foci
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Truncus Arteriosus
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Fetal Arrhythmia
- Conclusive Remarks
- References
Chapter 5 Abnormalities of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Introduction
- Bowel Calcifications/Meconium Peritonitis
- Duodenal Atresia and Stenosis
- Echogenic Bowel
- Gastroschisis
- Omphalocele
- Concluding Remarks
- References
Chapter 6 Urogenital Abnormalities
- Introduction
- Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney
- Echogenic Kidneys
- Fetal Obstructive Uropathy
- Neonatal Outcomes and Management
- Pyelectasis and Hydronephrosis
- Renal Agenesis
- Hydrocele
- Fetal Genital Anomalies/Ambiguous Genitalia/Disorders of Sex Development
- Ovarian Cyst
- Concluding Remarks
- References
Chapter 7 Abnormalities of Fetal Skeleton
- Introduction
- Achondroplasia
- Clubfoot
- Ectrodactyly
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Polydactyly
- Syndactyly
- Radial Hypoplasia and Aplasia
- Rocker Bottom Foot (Congenital Vertical Talus)
- Thanatophoric Dysplasia
- Concluding Remarks
- References
Chapter 8 Hydrops Fetalis and Fetal Alloimmune Thrombo- Cytopenia
- Introduction
- First Trimester Diagnosis
- Hydrops Fetalis
- Fetal Infections
- Hematologic Causes of Hydrops Fetalis
- Nonhematologic Thoracic Causes of Hydrops Fetalis
- Congenital Heart Block/Bradyarrhythmia
- Other Cardiac Causes of Hydrops Fetalis
- High Flow Arteriovenous Malformations
- Metabolic Disorders
- Fetal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia
- Concluding Remarks
- References
Chapter 9 Fetal Tumors
- Introduction
- Fetal Cardiac Tumors
- Nasopharyngeal Teratoma
- Sacrococcygeal Teratoma
- Placental Chorioangioma
- Concluding Remarks
- References
Chapter 10 Multifetal Pregancy
- Introduction
- Number of Gestational Sacs
- Number of Amniotic Sacs Within the Chorionic Cavity
- Number of Yolk Sacs
- Presence or Absence of the Chorionic Peak (Twin Peak or Lambda Sign)
- Intertwin Membrane
- Congenital Malformations
- Prenatal Screening of Women With Multifetal Gestations
- Screening for Preterm Birth
- Discordant Fetal Growth
- Fetal Demise
- Management of Uncomplicated Dichorionic Twin Pregnancy
- Monozygous Twins
- Monoamniotic Twins
- Acardiac Twin
- Twin Anemia-Polycythemia Sequence
- Selective Fetal Growth Restriction
- Triplets
- Multifetal Reduction
- Conjoined Twins
- Concluding Remarks
- References
Chapter 11 Congenital Infections
- Introduction
- Cytomegalovirus (Cmv) Infection
- Toxoplasmosis
- Human Parvovirus B
- Zika Virus
- Rubella
- Varicella-Zoster Virus
- Coronavirus
- Concluding Remarks
- References
Chapter 12 Abnormalities
- Introduction
- Amniotic Band Syndrome
- Placental Hematoma
- Chorionic Bump
- Oligohydramnios
- Polyhydramnios
- Nuchal Cords, Funic Presentation
- Nuchal Cords
- Funic Presentation
- Single Umbilical Artery
- Concluding Remarks
- References
Chapter 13 Still Birth
- Introduction
- Intrauterine Fetal Death
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Subject Index
Author
- Boris M. Petrikovsky
- Harris L Cohen
