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Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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From: Two-dimensional and four-dimensional ultrasound in the diagnosis of non-cardiac fetal congenital anomalies in high risk pregnancies: a comparative study

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A pregnant female aged 20 years, primigravida, presented with 24 weeks of gestation, was hypertensive, and had a positive history of consanguinity. She had a previous US examination that revealed abnormal measurements. Referred for an anomaly scan. A 2D US axial and longitudinal images showing shortening of the length of the femur and humerus (aged about 16 weeks) in comparison to head and abdominal circumference and amenorrhea (about 24 weeks). B Small chest in comparison to abdomen shown in axial sections of the chest and abdomen. C 2D US sagittal image of the chest and abdomen showing a narrow chest. D A 4D US surface rendering image of a hand showing a small hand with the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fingers appearing separated and similar in length (trident hand). E 4D US revealed shortening of the proximal bones of the upper and lower limbs (rhizomelia) and a protruding forehead (frontal bossing) with a depressed nasal bridge. A case of skeletal dysplasia (Achondroplasia rhizomelia) confirmed by genetic testing

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