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Relation between increased fetal nuchal translucency thickness and chromosomal defects.
Obstetrics and gynecology - 1 Jan 2006
Kagan Karl Oliver, Avgidou Kyriaki, Molina Francisca S, Gajewska Katarzyna, Nicolaides Kypros H
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence and distribution of all chromosomal defects in fetuses with increased nuchal translucency thickness. METHODS: Assessment of risk for trisomy 21 was carried out by a combination of maternal age and fetal nuchal translucency thickness at 11-13 + 6 weeks. A search of the database was made to identify, first, all singleton pregnancies in which fetal karyotyping was carried out...
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