Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to : Describe the embryology of the neural tube fetal brain development Discuss the anomalies that can occur in the fetal head and spine Recognize the sonographic appearance of fetal…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Discuss basic embryology of the face Describe how to sonographically evaluate the fetal face and neck for normal features Define the most common face and neck congenital anomalies discovered…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe how amniotic fluid is derived Describe the production of amniotic fluid List the functions of amniotic fluid Describe methods for assessing amniotic fluid volume Determine abnormal volumes of…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the development and normal anatomy of the umbilical cord Predict obstetric problems that may be associated with abnormal umbilical cord dimensions Discuss the umbilical cord disorders presented in…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe embryogenesis of the placenta List the functions of the placenta List and describe imaging techniques and sonographic findings of the placenta Identify placental position and describe its importance…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe methods of genetic screening testing, including maternal serum markers and cell-free DNA Describe methods of diagnostic genetic screening testing, including chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis Describe the ultrasound…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Define high-risk pregnancy Describe the maternal and fetal factors for a pregnancy that are considered high risk Discuss the role of sonography in the high-risk pregnancy Key Words Acardiac…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe how intrauterine growth restriction may be detected by sonography Differentiate between symmetric and asymmetric intrauterine growth restriction List which growth parameters should be used to assess intrauterine growth…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Discuss gestational sac growth, take measurements, and assess gestational age Describe how to perform a crown-rump measurement and evaluate growth Measure, calculate the biparietal diameter, head circumference, three-dimensional cranium,…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: List the components of a standard obstetric examination in the second and third trimesters, recognize and describe the fetal anatomy recommended for review Define terminology specific to fetal presentation…