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Ultrasound images of anomalies of fetal spine:
Meningocele of the lower lumbar spine in fetus:A: CORONAL SECTION SPINE: B: TRANSVERSE AND SAGITTAL SECTIONS C: TRANSVERSE AND SAGITTAL SECTIONS D: SHOWING THE CLUB FOOT E: FETAL CLUB FOOT: F: FETAL FOOT: These are ultrasound images of a 2nd trimester fetus, which show a neural tube defect (spina bifida) of the lower lumbar vertebrae. There is also splaying of the vertebral laminae and widening of the interpedicular distance in this region. A small cystic soft tissue mass is seen overlying (dorsal) this part of the spine (meningocele). Also note the associated fetal club foot anomaly. Normally, the fetal foot is seen perpendicular to the plane of the fetal leg. In this case, the angle with the ipsilateral leg is altered and the foot is almost parallel to the leg. Images courtesy of Dr. Ravi Kadasne, UAE. References: for more images and information on fetal club foot and neural tube defects, please see: http://drjoea.googlepages.com/obstetric-2 Liked this site? Support this site with your donations. Click on the Paypal button below:
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