Using three‐dimensional ultrasound to detect craniosynostosis in a fetus with Pfeiffer syndrome

A case of fetal Pfeiffer's syndrome is presented, showing the contribution of three dimensional (3D) sonography in the diagnosis of craniosynostosis – a major feature of this syndrome. Copyright © 2000 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Published in:Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology 2000-09, Vol.16 (4), p.391-394
Main Authors: Benacerraf, B. R., Spiro, R., Mitchell, A. G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3D sonography
Abortion, Induced
Acrocephalosyndactylia - diagnostic imaging
Acrocephalosyndactylia - pathology
Acrocephaly
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Craniosynostosis
Face - abnormalities
Female
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Management. Prenatal diagnosis
Medical sciences
Pregnancy. Fetus. Placenta
Skull - pathology
Syndromes
Ultrasonography, Prenatal - methods
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Summary:A case of fetal Pfeiffer's syndrome is presented, showing the contribution of three dimensional (3D) sonography in the diagnosis of craniosynostosis – a major feature of this syndrome. Copyright © 2000 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
ISSN:0960-7692
1469-0705
DOI:10.1046/j.1469-0705.2000.00178.x