Prenatal sonographic features of spondylocostal dysostosis and diaphragmatic hernia in the first trimester

Y H Lam; S H Eik-Nes; M H Tang; C P Lee; J M Nicholls

doi:10.1046/j.1469-0705.1999.13030213.x

Prenatal sonographic features of spondylocostal dysostosis and diaphragmatic hernia in the first trimester

Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 1999 Mar;13(3):213-5. doi: 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1999.13030213.x.

Authors

Y H Lam¹, S H Eik-Nes, M H Tang, C P Lee, J M Nicholls

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Hong Kong, Tsan Yuk Hospital, China.

PMID: 10204217
DOI: 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1999.13030213.x

Abstract

Spondylocostal dysostosis is a congenital disorder characterized by multiple malformations of the vertebrae and ribs. We describe the sonographic features of an affected fetus at 12 and 14 weeks of gestation. The fetus had thoracic scoliosis, multiple vertebral and rib malformations and a grossly dilated stomach that had herniated into the chest through a left-sided diaphragmatic hernia. The stomach spanned the whole length of the fetal trunk.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Cervical Vertebrae / abnormalities
Cervical Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
Dysostoses / diagnostic imaging*
Female
Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
Gastric Dilatation / diagnostic imaging
Gestational Age
Hernia, Diaphragmatic / diagnostic imaging
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Trimester, First
Ribs / abnormalities*
Ribs / diagnostic imaging
Scoliosis / diagnostic imaging
Spine / abnormalities*
Spine / diagnostic imaging
Thoracic Vertebrae / abnormalities
Thoracic Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
Ultrasonography, Prenatal*