Sonographic features of anal atresia at 12 weeks

Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2002 May;19(5):523-4. doi: 10.1046/j.1469-0705.2002.00694.x.

Abstract

Anorectal atresia results from abnormal development of the anorectal septum. Prenatal diagnosis is difficult but the condition may be suspected by the sonographic demonstration of a dilated colon. We present the sonographic features of a fetus with anal atresia and a ventricular septal defect at 12 weeks of gestation. This case illustrates that a dilated colon may be present in association with fetal anal atresia as early as 12 weeks.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnostic imaging*
  • Abortion, Therapeutic
  • Adult
  • Anus, Imperforate / diagnostic imaging*
  • Autopsy
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Trimester, First
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods*