Early resolution of increased nuchal translucency in a fetus with trisomy 18

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Sep;189(3):880-1. doi: 10.1067/s0002-9378(03)00660-4.

Abstract

The normal timing for first-trimester nuchal translucency screening of aneuploidies is 10 to 14 weeks' gestation. We describe a fetus with trisomy 18 that presented at 11 weeks with increased nuchal thickness. Reevaluation at 12 and 13 weeks showed early return to normal of the increased nuchal measurement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amniocentesis
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 18*
  • Female
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Karyotyping
  • Neck / diagnostic imaging
  • Neck / embryology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Trisomy*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*