Obstetric Ultrasound for Diabetes-related Congenital Anomalies

Abstract

Major structural fetal anomalies occur in approximately 3% of births and are the main cause of infant mortality in developed countries. Pregestational diabetes is well recognized as the main cause, with up to a significant increase (ninefold) in structural defects when compared with the rates observed in nondiabetic pregnancies. In this Editorial, we will discuss the association between diabetes and the risk of congenital anomalies and the type of defects seen in diabetics. We will focus this Editorial on the Ultrasound Semiology of the Diabetes-related Congenital Anomalies. How to cite this article Kalache KD, Gothey F, Kamil D. Obstetric Ultrasound for Diabetes-related Congenital Anomalies. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2017;11(2):101-106.