Small biparietal diameter and head circumference are part of the phenotype instead of independent prognostic markers in fetuses with spinal dysraphism.

doi:10.1159/000366157

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Small biparietal diameter and head circumference are part of the phenotype instead of independent prognostic markers in fetuses with spinal dysraphism.

Fetal diagnosis and therapy - 1 Jan 2015

Cuppen Inge, de Bruijn Dagmar, Geerdink Niels, Rotteveel Jan J, Willemsen Michèl A A P, van Vugt John M G, Pasman Jaco W, Roeleveld Nel

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the fetal biparietal diameter (BPD) and head circumference (HC) in the second trimester of pregnancy in fetuses with open spinal dysraphism. METHODS: BPD and HC were measured at 16-26 weeks in 74 fetuses with open spinal dysraphism and...

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Small biparietal diameter and head circumference are part of the phenotype instead of independent prognostic markers in fetuses with spinal dysraphism.

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