산전 초음파상에서의 선천성 기형과 염색체 분석

Abstract

The inability to make a definitive diagnosis in the fetus with a sonographical abnormality often results in parental and physician uncertainty. Antanatal chromosome evaluation could needed in prenatal and physician uncertainty. Tweny-nine fetuses with an abnormal ultrasound examination were tested for chromosomal abnormality. Fifteen cases of these fetuses had various chromosomal abnormalities. Knowledge of the fetal chromosome constitution in the setting of abnormal ultrasound has important epidemiologic, cost-benifit, counselling and pregnancy management implication.