What Is a Fetal Screen?

The fetus is growing normally.

Fetal malformation screening is an examination to detect whether there is a fatal malformation such as the brain of the fetus through ultrasound screening.
Name
Fetal Malformation Screening
category
Ultrasound (B ultrasound, A ultrasound)

Normal fetal malformation screening

The fetus is growing normally.

Clinical significance of fetal malformation screening

Abnormal results: no brain, open spina bifida, severe cardiac structural deformity, loss of upper and lower limbs, lack of kidney (no kidney), hydrocephalus, pulmonary cyst, etc. People to be checked: Elderly mothers, family genetic history, history of adverse pregnancy and pregnancy, pregnant women who are exposed to harmful substances in the living environment (first in 11-14 weeks of pregnancy, second in 18-24 weeks of pregnancy ).

Fetal malformation screening precautions

Unsuitable population: early and late pregnancy. Before inspection: Pay attention to rest and remove metal accessories. During the examination: relax and actively cooperate with the doctor.

Fetal malformation screening process

The examinee took a supine position and scanned multiple sections of the abdomen of the pregnant woman. Firstly, comprehensively observe the growth and development of the fetus, measure the double parietal diameter of the fetal head, femoral length, amniotic fluid index, placental orientation, thickness, grade, and repeatedly scan the suspected abnormal area Check and focus on observing the organs and systems of the fetal dysplasia and whether there is a fetal compound malformation.

Fetal Malformation Screening Related Diseases

High-risk infants, elderly mothers, and fetuses
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