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Sonographic diagnosis of spina bifida at 12 weeks: heading towards indirect signs

2002; Wiley; Volume: 19; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1046/j.1469-0705.2002.00660.x

1469-0705

Odile Buisson, B. De Keersmaecker, Marie‐Victoire Sénat, J. P. Bernard, G. Moscoso, Y. Ville,

Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations

Abstract Retrospective examination of ultrasound images obtained at 12 weeks of gestation in two fetuses with spina bifida demonstrated retraction of the frontal bones, resulting in an acorn‐shaped head, the cerebral peduncles appearing parallel to each other. These craniocerebral signs may improve the accuracy of first‐trimester diagnosis of spina bifida by sonography. Copyright © 2002 ISUOG