Global Prevalence of Diabetes An epidemic of diabetes continues to sweep the globe in parallel with an epidemic of obesity. In 2019 it was estimated that there were 463 million people with diabetes worldwide, over 4 million deaths attributable to…
Adnexal Mass, Complex and Simple The majority of adnexal masses are detected incidentally during obstetric ultrasound examinations; however, some are diagnosed due to symptoms related to their size or complications. Definition An adnexal mass is a lump in the tissue…
Marginal and Velamentous Umbilical Cord Insertion Definition The placental insertion of the umbilical cord (PCI) may occur centrally into the placental disk, eccentrically at the margin, or into the membranes beyond the margin of the placenta (so-called velamentous cord insertion,…
The midtrimester fetal ultrasound examination (“anatomy scan”) serves as an important checkpoint for evaluation of the pregnancy and its potential risks. It affords an opportunity to compare obstetric dating with fetal biometric measures, and it permits, prior to fetal viability,…