The Role of Radiographs in Fetal Autopsy

Puri, Ratna Dua; Verma, Ishwar C.

doi:10.1007/s40556-014-0008-9

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“…The fallacies of concluding outcomes on antenatally detected malformations without knowledge of dysmorphology and syndromology were recognized more than a decade ago [6]. The obstetrician needs to be familiar with fetal anomalies and their associations and also be informed of the value of fetal autopsy to make a final diagnosis for pregnancies that are discontinued [7]. Options of fetal radiographs with external examination in skeletal anomalies [8], fetal photographs [9], and newer techniques of minimally-invasive autopsy [10] should also be considered in specific circumstances.…”

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Fetal Dysmorphology

Puri

2015

Journal of Fetal Medicine

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Examination of the fetus with congenital anomalies is essential to identify the nature of the defects and determine if they constitute a part of a recognized abnormality of development and morphogenesis. A structured approach, including a comprehensive history and details of the anomalies present, assists in making a definitive diagnosis. Dysmorphic diagnosis in the fetus is a challenge as the complete phenotype may not be manifested, coupled with the possibility of subtle dysmorphism that is difficult to recognize. Correlation of the antenatal scan findings with those at autopsy, combined with the experienced eye of a clinical geneticist, is helpful in making a syndrome diagnosis. Specialized databases, reference textbooks, and previously published malformation syndromes are important aids for the geneticist. An accurate diagnosis is important to counsel families of the prognosis, available treatment options, and recurrence risks in future conceptions. New technologies for genetic testing are available to confirm a syndrome diagnosis and consequently, it is vital that appropriate fetal samples are stored in all cases. A team approach with expert input from a fetal medicine specialist, perinatal pathologist, geneticist, radiologist, and the genetics laboratory are important components of fetal dysmorphic syndrome identification.

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Fetal Dysmorphology

Puri

2015

Journal of Fetal Medicine

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“…We had articles emphasizing the value of obtaining at least a radiograph of the skeleton after fetal demise [16,17], how it aids in providing a specific diagnosis of fetal skeletal dysplasias, and use of autopsy to find the etiology of fetal limb anomalies [18]. Fetal autopsies are still the gold standard in the diagnosis of fetal anomalies.…”

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Advancing Horizons in Fetal Medicine

Verma

2015

Journal of Fetal Medicine

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The Role of Radiographs in Fetal Autopsy

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