Osteogenesis imperfecta and other skeletal dysplasias presenting with increased nuchal translucency in the first trimester.

Authors :: Makrydimas G
Souka A
Skentou H
Lolis D
Nicolaides K
Source :: American journal of medical genetics [Am J Med Genet] 2001 Jan 15; Vol. 98 (2), pp. 117-20.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: We present two case reports of osteogenesis imperfecta associated with increased nuchal translucency in the first trimester. We also review the literature of first trimester diagnosis of skeletal dysplasias and their association with increased nuchal translucency.<br /> (Copyright 2001 Wiley Liss, Inc.)

Subjects :: Adult
Bone and Bones diagnostic imaging
Bone and Bones embryology
Female
Humans
Male
Osteogenesis Imperfecta classification
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Trimester, First
Radiography
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
Bone and Bones abnormalities
Neck diagnostic imaging
Osteogenesis Imperfecta diagnostic imaging

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