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Three‐dimensional ultrasound findings of spondylocostal dysostosis in the second trimester of pregnancy
Author(s) -
Wong G. Y.,
Wong S. F.,
Chan W. P.,
Ng W. F.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1002/uog.2769
Subject(s) - medicine , kyphoscoliosis , rib cage , ultrasound , dysostosis , anatomy , pregnancy , radiology , scoliosis , surgery , congenital disease , genetics , biology
Spondylocostal dysostosis (SCD) is a rare congenital disorder that is characterized by vertebral segmentation and formation defects, and asymmetrical rib anomalies. We describe a case diagnosed during the second trimester of pregnancy with the sonographic features of abnormal alignment of the spine, hemivertebrae in the thoracic spine and kyphoscoliosis. Three‐dimensional ultrasound demonstrated a ‘fan‐like’ rib cage with fusion of the ribs. The postmortem findings confirmed the ultrasound findings and were consistent with SCD. Copyright © 2006 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.