Face and Neck

Overview

• For patient, her family, and her support system, imaging of fetal face is one of most anticipated parts of ultrasound exam

  • Studies have shown that seeing fetal face improves bonding experiences

• 3D ultrasound is additive to show both normal and abnormal anatomy

  • With single 3D view, like photograph, everyone can immediately recognize face

• Much of face and neck anatomy routinely seen in midgestation can also be seen at time of nuchal translucency screening