Ultrasound of Congenital Fetal Anomalies: Differential Diagnosis and Prognostic Indicators - Tapa dura

"Fetal abnormalities are presented in a structured, in-depth and reader-friendly manner. The text covers the ultrasound features of the pathology as well as information for contemporary individualised counselling. [...] For each ultrasound view, the corresponding diagnoses are presented. Additionally, a plethora of pictures illustrating affected fetuses with fetal anomalies shortly after termination have been included. [...] In conclusion, this is an attractive, modern textbook that should become essential reading for all practitioners within the multidisciplinary field of fetal medicine." Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, January 2008, 28(1): 144

This extensively illustrated book guides readers through the use of ultrasound–including modern 3D images–to detect and identify birth defects in utero. Up-to-date advice is offered on the differential diagnosis of a wide range of fetal abnormalities. Throughout the book, ultrasound images are matched with actual birth pictures or abortus specimens. Each anomaly is discussed in a standardized, easy-to-follow format that covers  characteristic features, pathogenesis and etiology, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and management.

Contents:

• Anatomic survey of the fetus and its relationship to gestational age
• Central and peripheral nervous system anomalies
• Craniofacial and neck anomalies
• Cystic hygroma and non-immune hydrops fetalis
• Congenital heart disease
• Thoracic anomalies
• Anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract and abdominal wall
• Urinary tract anomalies
• Skeletal dysplasias and muscular anomalies: a diagnostic algorithm
• Chromosomal and non-chromosomal syndromes