Prenatal diagnosis of fetal hemivertebra at 20 weeks’ gestation with literature review

Prenatal diagnosis of fetal hemivertebra at 20 weeks’ gestation with literature review

Michail Varras1, Christodoulos Akrivis21Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, “Elena Venizelou” General Maternity Hospital, Athens; 2Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, “G Chatzikosta” General State Hospital, Ioannina, GreeceAbstract: Hemiver...

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Main Authors: Michail Varras, Christodoulos Akrivis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2010-07-01
Series:International Journal of General Medicine
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/prenatal-diagnosis-of-fetal-hemivertebra-at-20-weeksrsquo-gestation-wi-a4748
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spelling doaj-4af738e6979746a4b94e9268b52701b12020-11-25T00:00:32ZengDove Medical PressInternational Journal of General Medicine1178-70742010-07-012010default197201Prenatal diagnosis of fetal hemivertebra at 20 weeks’ gestation with literature reviewMichail VarrasChristodoulos AkrivisMichail Varras1, Christodoulos Akrivis21Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, “Elena Venizelou” General Maternity Hospital, Athens; 2Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, “G Chatzikosta” General State Hospital, Ioannina, GreeceAbstract: Hemivertebra is a rare congenital spinal malformation, where only one side of the vertebral body develops, resulting in deformation of the spine, such as scoliosis, lordosis, or kyphosis. We present the ultrasonographic features of a fetus with hemivertebra at 20 weeks’ gestation confirmed by post mortem radiography and pathological examination. The prenatal literature on this disorder is also reviewed. Useful background information is provided for both clinicians and other health professionals who are not familiar with this condition.Keywords: hemivertebra, congenital scoliosis, prenatal diagnosis, ultrasonography http://www.dovepress.com/prenatal-diagnosis-of-fetal-hemivertebra-at-20-weeksrsquo-gestation-wi-a4748
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Prenatal diagnosis of fetal hemivertebra at 20 weeks’ gestation with literature review
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title Prenatal diagnosis of fetal hemivertebra at 20 weeks’ gestation with literature review
title_short Prenatal diagnosis of fetal hemivertebra at 20 weeks’ gestation with literature review
title_full Prenatal diagnosis of fetal hemivertebra at 20 weeks’ gestation with literature review
title_fullStr Prenatal diagnosis of fetal hemivertebra at 20 weeks’ gestation with literature review
title_full_unstemmed Prenatal diagnosis of fetal hemivertebra at 20 weeks’ gestation with literature review
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series International Journal of General Medicine
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description Michail Varras1, Christodoulos Akrivis21Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, “Elena Venizelou” General Maternity Hospital, Athens; 2Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, “G Chatzikosta” General State Hospital, Ioannina, GreeceAbstract: Hemivertebra is a rare congenital spinal malformation, where only one side of the vertebral body develops, resulting in deformation of the spine, such as scoliosis, lordosis, or kyphosis. We present the ultrasonographic features of a fetus with hemivertebra at 20 weeks’ gestation confirmed by post mortem radiography and pathological examination. The prenatal literature on this disorder is also reviewed. Useful background information is provided for both clinicians and other health professionals who are not familiar with this condition.Keywords: hemivertebra, congenital scoliosis, prenatal diagnosis, ultrasonography
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