Meningomyelocele: Early Detection Using 3-Dimensional Ultrasound Imaging in the Family Medicine Center

Christopher Forest; Darenie Goodman; Ricardo G. Hahn

doi:10.3122/jabfm.2010.02.090226

Meningomyelocele: Early Detection Using 3-Dimensional Ultrasound Imaging in the Family Medicine Center

Christopher Forest, Darenie Goodman, Ricardo G. Hahn

California State University, Monterey Bay

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Abstract

A young primigravida presented to the family medicine clinic 7 weeks pregnant. Standard 2-dimensional ultrasound at 9 weeks revealed a grossly abnormal posterior brain and 2 adjacent sonolucent structures: 2 yolk sacs versus a yolk sac and cyst. Imaging by 3-dimensional ultrasound distinguished these structures, revealing a caudal cyst with continuity of fetal tissue consistent with a meningomyelocele. To date there is no documentation in the literature of a meningomyelocele diagnosed during the first trimester of pregnancy. Identification of neural tube defects early in pregnancy offers increased options to the mother and may impact long-term fetal prognosis.

Original language	American English
Journal	Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
Volume	23
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2010.02.090226
State	Published - Mar 2010

Keywords

3-dimensional ultrasound
meningomyelocele
neural tube defect
prenatal care

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Medicine and Health Sciences

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Meningomyelocele: Early Detection Using 3-Dimensional Ultrasound Imaging in the Family Medicine Center

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